Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Front Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Axle Shaft Seal

Lincoln Aviator: Front Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Axle Shaft Seal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	205-907 Handle, 32 Driver TKIT-2008DH-FLM
	307-256 (T92P-77000-FH) Installer, Differential Fluid Seal TKIT-1992-FLMH/LMH

Removal

NOTE: The stub shaft seals must be replaced whenever the halfshafts are removed.
Remove the front RH halfshaft.
Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

Remove and discard the front RH halfshaft seal.

Installation

Inspect the differential housing surface for rust, nicks and scratches. Polish the differential housing surface with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.

NOTE: Installation of the halfshaft oil seal without the correct tools can result in early seal failure.

NOTE: Do not disassemble the new oil seal.
Install the new seal onto a suitable special tool.
Use Special Service Tool: 307-256 (T92P-77000-FH) Installer, Differential Fluid Seal. , 205-907 Handle, 32 Driver.

NOTICE: Strike only the handle. Directly striking the installer tool will damage the seal.

NOTE: Carefully align the halfshaft seal with the housing bore and ensure the seal should flush in the differential housing.
Using special tools, install the new front RH halfshaft seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 307-256 (T92P-77000-FH) Installer, Differential Fluid Seal. , 205-907 Handle, 32 Driver.

Inspect the halfshaft seal lip for rust, nicks or scratches prior to installing the halfshaft. Clean the seal lip with fine crocus cloth, if required.

Install the front RH halfshaft.
Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

Check the differential fluid level.
Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-03 Front Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).

Removal and Installation - Axle Assembly

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Activating Intelligent Access

The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the door or luggage compartment you intend to lock or unlock.

At a Door

Electronic door handles are on each door. Gently depress the switch inside the exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. An unlock symbol illuminates on the door window trim indicating your vehicle is unlocked.

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