Differential Seals - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the transaxle drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Drain Plug
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the RH halfshaft and intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
If equipped, remove the power transfer unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) -- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE .
If the vehicle is equipped with a PTU, use the special tools to remove the RH differential seal.

Fig 2: Removing RH Differential Seal Using Special Tools (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a PTU, use the special tools to remove the RH differential seal.

Fig 3: Removing RH Differential Seal Using Special Tools (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.