Extension Housing Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .
4x4 vehicles
Remove the transfer case. Refer to TRANSFER CASE .
Vehicles with a fixed flange
Remove the output shaft flange.
1. Remove and discard the output shaft flange bolt.
2. Remove the output shaft flange.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Output Shaft Flange
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, remove the output shaft nut.

Fig 2: Removing Output Shaft Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tools, remove the output shaft seal.

Fig 3: Removing Output Shaft Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicles without a fixed flange
Using the special tools, remove the output shaft seal.

Fig 4: Removing Output Shaft Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.