Lincoln Aviator: Front Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Axle Shaft Seal
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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205-907 Handle, 32 Driver TKIT-2008DH-FLM |
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307-256
(T92P-77000-FH)
Installer, Differential Fluid Seal TKIT-1992-FLMH/LMH |
Removal
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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).
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Remove and discard the front RH halfshaft seal.
Installation
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Inspect the differential housing surface for rust, nicks
and scratches. Polish the differential housing surface with fine crocus
cloth, if necessary.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Install the front RH halfshaft.
Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Check the differential fluid level.
Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-03 Front Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
Removal
Remove the front driveshaft.
Refer to: Front Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
Drain the front differential fluid...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front RH wheel only.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
WARNING: If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it may
not function.
Note: You should only use tire sealants in
roadside emergencies as they may cause
damage to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use...
WARNING: Do not use the system in
poor visibility, for example fog, heavy rain,
spray or snow.
Press Settings on the touchscreen.
Press Vehicle.
Press Lighting.
Activating the Automatic High Beam Control
Switch the lighting control to
the
autolamps position...