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Halfshaft Seal - RH, All Wheel Drive (AWD): Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .
  2. Remove the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE-POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) .
  3. Using a suitable awl, poke a small hole in the RH transaxle differential seal.
    Fig 1: Making Hole In RH Transaxle Differential Seal Using Suitable Awl
    G06376906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using a suitable dent puller, remove the halfshaft seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Halfshaft Seal Using Suitable Dent Puller
    G06376907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.