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Differential Seals - RH, Front Wheel Drive (FWD): Installation

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  1. Lubricate the new differential seal in clean continuously variable transmission (CVT) automatic transmission fluid and position the differential fluid seal in place.
    Fig 1: Positioning Differential Fluid Seal
    G03990739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, install the outer differential fluid seal.
    Fig 2: Installing Outer Differential Fluid Seal
    G03990758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the half shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  4. If required, top off the transaxle with clean CVT automatic transmission fluid. Use the transmission fluid level setting procedure to fill the transaxle. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND SETTING .
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