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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: New halfshaft oil seals should be installed any time the halfshafts are removed. Failure to install new halfshaft seals may result in transmission oil leak(s).
NOTE: RH intermediate shaft oil seal shown in illustration, LH halfshaft oil seal similar.
  1. Remove the RH intermediate shaft or LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Using the Slide Hammer with the Bearing Cup Remover, remove the RH intermediate shaft oil seal or the LH halfshaft oil seal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Slide Hammer With Bearing Cup Remover
    G06098192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.