Differential Seals - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 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 AND LIFTING article.
Remove the transaxle drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.

Fig 1: Transaxle Drain Plug

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the RH halfshaft and intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
If equipped, remove the power transfer unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) article.
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.