Output Shaft Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Pickup, 2010 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2010 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2010 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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 .

NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to the flange.

Fig 1: Locating Index-Mark Driveshaft To Flange

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Remove and discard the driveshaft bolts. Disconnect the rear driveshaft from the transmission and position it aside. For other driveshaft configurations, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles
Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .
Using the Input Shaft Oil Seal Remover and the Slide Hammer, remove and discard the output oil seal.

Fig 2: Removing Output Oil Seal
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Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles
Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture and the Mainshaft Locknut (36-mm) Socket, remove the transmission flange.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Flange
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Remove and discard the output oil seal.

Fig 4: Removing Output Oil Seal
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