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Halfshaft Seal - RH, Front Wheel Drive (FWD): 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 intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  3. Using a suitable awl, poke a small hole in the halfshaft seal.
    Fig 1: Making Hole In Halfshaft Seal Halfshaft Seal Using Suitable Awl
    G06376913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using a suitable dent puller, remove the halfshaft seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Halfshaft Seal Using Suitable Dent Puller
    G06376914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.