Powertrain

Axle Shaft Seal, LH - Removal and Installation

7steps
~52min
4/5difficulty
2special tools
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Ford Fusion. Halfshaft Seal LH. Removal and Installation 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Handle
Ford Fusion. Halfshaft Seal LH. Removal and Installation 307-626
Installer, Differential Seal
TKIT-2008ET-FLM
TKIT-2008ET-RING
Puller
Strike with a fist

Removal

  1. Remove the left axle shaft.
    Refer to: Front Axle Shaft, Left (205-04 Front Axle Shafts, Removal and Installation).
  2. Make a small hole in the axle shaft seal.
    Use general equipment: Hammer
    Ford Fusion. Halfshaft Seal LH. Removal and Installation
  3. Using a dent puller, remove the axle shaft seal.
    Use general equipment: Puller
    Ford Fusion. Halfshaft Seal LH. Removal and Installation

Installation

  1. Install the new axle shaft seal on the special tool.
    Use special service tools: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 307-626 Installer, Differential Seal.
    Ford Fusion. Halfshaft Seal LH. Removal and Installation
  2. Using the special tool, install the left axle shaft seal.
    Use special service tools: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 307-626 Installer, Differential Seal.
    Ford Fusion. Halfshaft Seal LH. Removal and Installation
  3. Install the left axle shaft.
    Refer to: Front Axle Shaft, Left (205-04 Front Axle Shafts, Removal and Installation).
  4. Check the transmission fluid level.
    Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).

Test yourself

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