Output Shaft Seal - Flange Yoke, 4WD: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in PARK, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles
Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles
NOTE: It may be necessary to tap the driveshaft yoke with a plastic or rubber soft-faced hammer if a pry area is not present on the driveshaft side.

Index mark the rear driveshaft. Remove and discard the 4 bolts and position the rear driveshaft aside.
- Support the driveshaft using mechanics wire.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Driveshaft Index Mark And Bolts
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Remove the bolt and remove the driveshaft flange.

Fig 2: Locating Driveshaft Flange Mounting Bolt
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All vehicles
NOTE: The output shaft nut is coated with Loctite®. Failure to loosen the Loctite® by not applying heat to the output shaft nut can cause damage to the Output Shaft Nut Socket.

Apply heat to the output shaft nut to soften the Loctite®. Using the Output Shaft Nut Socket, remove the output shaft nut.

Fig 3: Removing Output Shaft Nut Using Output Shaft Nut Socket
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Using the Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover and the Slide Hammer, remove the output shaft seal.

Fig 4: Removing Output Shaft Seal Using Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover And Slide Hammer
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