Cover Seal: 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.

NOTE: A new Power Transfer Unit (PTU) intermediate shaft seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft or PTU is removed from the vehicle.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the PTU . For additional information, refer to POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) .
Using the Bearing Cup Remover, the Extension from the Halfshaft Remover and a suitable slide hammer, remove and discard the deflector.

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Cup Remover, Extension From Halfshaft Remover And Suitable Slide Hammer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the seal using the Slide Hammer and a suitable seal puller inserted into the groove seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Slide Hammer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.