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

Lincoln Aviator: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Drive Pinion Seal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	205-1061 Installer, Pinion Seal 8.8
	205-199 (T83T-3132-A1) Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft T83-4000-A TKIT-1983-F TKIT-1983-FLM TKIT-1983-FX
Flat Headed Screw Driver

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1	ESA-M1C75-B

Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting) .

Remove the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).

Remove and discard the drive pinion seal.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

Installation

Lubricate the new drive pinion seal lip with grease.
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

Using the special tools, install the new drive pinion seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-1061 Installer, Pinion Seal 8.8. , 205-199 (T83T-3132-A1) Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft.

Install the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).

Check the RDU fluid level.
Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).

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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.

Lincoln Aviator. Activating Intelligent Access