Halfshaft Seal - LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 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 & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .
Remove the front LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
Using a suitable awl, poke a small hole in the halfshaft seal.

Fig 1: Making Hole In Halfshaft Seal Using Suitable Awl
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a suitable dent puller, remove the halfshaft seal.

Fig 2: Removing Halfshaft Seal Using Suitable Dent Puller
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.