Differential Seals - LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in DRIVE, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
Remove the retainers and remove the LH splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.

Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug
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Remove the LH halfshaft.
Using the special tools, remove and discard the LH differential seal.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Seal Using Special Tool (308-375, 100-001)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.