Lincoln Aviator: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Drive Pinion Seal
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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205-1061 Installer, Pinion Seal 8.8 |
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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
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
.
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Remove the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and discard the drive pinion seal.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
Installation
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Lubricate the new drive pinion seal lip with grease.
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease
/ XG-1-E1
(ESA-M1C75-B)
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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).
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Check the RDU fluid level.
Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone SealantTA-29
WSS-M4G323-A8
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
307-758Installer, Axle Seal -FWD
Feeler Gauge
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
The stub shaft seals must be replaced whenever the halfshafts are removed...
Other information:
Overview
The RWD front suspension consists of the following components:
Front and rear lower arms
Rear lower arm ball joints
Stabilizer bar, bushings and links
Ride height sensors (Vehicles with Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) Suspension)
Passive or dynamically controlled shock absorber and spring assembly (Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD))
Upper control arms
Wheel bearings and wheel hubs
Wheel knuckles
Wheel studs
The
front suspension uses a double ball joint short long arm suspension
system...
For your particular global region, your vehicle
may be equipped with features and options
that are different from the features and
options that are described in this Owner’s
Manual. A market unique supplement may
be supplied that complements this book...