Differential Seals - LH: Installation

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.

Using the Differential Seal RH and LH Installer (two sided tool eCVT) and Handle, install the LH differential seal.

Fig 1: Installing Differential Seal Differential Seal RH And LH Installer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Clean the drain plug threads and apply a small amount of thread sealant on the threads, install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the fill plug on the side of the transaxle.

Fig 3: Locating Fill Plug Side On Transaxle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid as specified until the level reaches the bottom of the fill plug hole.

NOTE: Clean the area around the fill plug removing transmission fluid that may have spilled on the transaxle case.

Install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Fill Plug
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The check and fill plug is located on the left side of the transaxle near the front.

NOTE: The transmission fluid is checked and filled by removing the fill plug and adding transmission fluid to the bottom of the fill plug hole.

Start the engine and check for correct forward and reverse operation.