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Stub Shaft Seal: Removal

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NOTE: This procedure is for vehicles equipped with a stamped steel cover on the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) only. Vehicles with a aluminum cover on the RDU  have no seal installing tools at this time.
NOTE: The RDU  does not have stub shaft pilot bearings. It has stub shaft seals only.
  1. Remove the halfshaft. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  2. Using the Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the stub shaft seal.
    Fig 1: Removing Stub Shaft Seal Using Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover And Slide Hammer
    G06065011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.