Stub Shaft Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY