Output Shaft Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles
Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information, REFER to DRIVESHAFT .

NOTE: The output shaft flange nut has been staked to prevent it from coming loose. Prior to removing the nut, remove the stake to prevent damage to the output shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Output Shaft Flange Nut

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Remove and discard the output shaft flange nut.
Remove the extension housing flange seal and the output shaft flange.

Fig 2: Identifying Extension Housing Flange Seal And Output Shaft Flange
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Using the Input Shaft Oil Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the output shaft seal.

Fig 3: Removing Output Shaft Seal
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Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles
Remove the transfer case. For additional information, REFER to TRANSFER CASE .
Using the Input Shaft Oil Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the output shaft seal.

Fig 4: Removing Output Shaft Seal

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