Differential Seals - RH, All Wheel Drive (AWD): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: MERCON®, MERCON® V, MERCON® SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

Remove the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) article.

NOTE: Transaxle removed for clarity.

Using the Input Shaft Oil Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the differential fluid seals.

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Fluid Seals & Special Tools (307-005, 308-375)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.