Differential Seals - RH, Front Wheel Drive (FWD): 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 RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
- Using a suitable dent puller, remove the differential fluid seal.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the case while removing the seal.