Lincoln Aviator: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Rear Halfshaft Seal
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle |
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307-758 Installer, Axle Seal -FWD |
Feeler Gauge |
Flat Headed Screw Driver |
Removal
NOTE:
The stub shaft seals must be replaced whenever the halfshafts are removed.
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Remove the rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and discard the rear halfshaft seal.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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 rear halfshaft seal onto a suitable special tool.
Use Special Service Tool: 307-758
Installer, Axle Seal -FWD.
, 205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle.
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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.
Install the new rear halfshaft seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 307-758
Installer, Axle Seal -FWD.
, 205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle.
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NOTE:
If a feeler gauge of the specification shown in the
illustration can be inserted between the halfshaft oil seal and the
differential housing, the halfshaft seal is not seated correctly. Remove
the halfshaft oil seal and install a new halfshaft oil seal.
Make sure the stub shaft oil seal is correctly seated in the differential housing.
Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge
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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 rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Check the differential fluid level.
Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-1061Installer, Pinion Seal 8.8
205-199
(T83T-3132-A1)
Installer, Spindle/Axle ShaftT83-4000-ATKIT-1983-FTKIT-1983-FLMTKIT-1983-FX
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-1016Installer, Differential BearingTKIT-2014D-ROW2TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
Two Leg Puller
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the differential carrier...
Other information:
Activation
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
The driver and passenger seat Belt-Minder® deactivating/activating can be carried out using the scan tool...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
303-1246Engine Spreader BarTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1247VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and InstallerTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1248Camshaft holding toolsTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1250Seal Installer, Rear MainTKIT-2006UFFLM
303-1531Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper
303-1633Remover, Roller Rocker FollowerTKIT-2014D-ROW3TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
303-1634Lift Eyes (2)TKIT-2014D-ROW3TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
303-1696Camshaft holding fixture
303-335
(T88T-6701-A)
Installer, Front Cover Oil SealTKIT-1988-FLMTKIT-1988-F
Floor Crane
Mounting Stand
Plastic Scraper
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Piston Ring Compressor
Vise
Vise Jaw Protectors
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverZC-30-A
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Flange SealantCU7Z-19B508-A
WSS-M2G348-A11
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B
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Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B
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NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important...