Differential Seals - LH: Installation

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.

Using the special tool, install the LH differential seal.

Fig 1: Installing Differential Seal Using Special Tool (205-115)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH halfshaft.
Using a small amount of pipe sealant on threads, install the transaxle drain plug.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Drain Plug
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the fill plug on the side of the transaxle.
Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid as specified until the level reaches the bottom of the fill plug hole.

NOTE: Clean the area around the fill plug for transmission fluid that may have spilled on the transaxle case.

Install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Fill Plug
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The check and fill plug is located on the left side of the transaxle near the front.

NOTE: The transaxle fluid is checked and filled by removing the plug and adding fluid until it runs out.

Start the engine and check for correct forward and reverse operation.