Differential Seals - LH: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using the special tool, install the LH differential seal.

Fig 1: Installing Left Differential Seal

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Install the LH halfshaft.
Using a small amount of pipe sealant on threads, install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Fill Plug

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Remove the transmission fluid fill plug on the side of the transaxle.
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 transmission fluid fill plug for transmission fluid that may have spilled on the transaxle case.

Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Drain Plug

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NOTE: The transmission fluid 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 transmission fluid fill plug and adding transmission fluid until it runs out.

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