Differential Seals - RH, Front Wheel Drive (FWD): Removal

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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.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the case while removing the seal.

Using a suitable dent puller, remove the differential fluid seal.

Fig 1: Locating Dent Puller

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