Ford Fusion: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Rear Halfshaft Seal. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle |
 |
205-990 Installer, Axle Seal TKIT-2012A-FL TKIT-2012A-ROW |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL |
WSP-M2C197-A
|
Removal
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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 the rear halfshaft seal.
Installation
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Using the special tools, install the rear halfshaft seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle.
, 205-990
Installer, Axle Seal.
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Install the rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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If empty, fill the rear axle with 0.55L (1.15 pt) of
rear axle lubricant. If fluid level is low, fill to 3-5 mm (0.118-0.196
in) below the bottom of the filler hole and install the filler plug.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
/ XY-80W90-QL
(WSP-M2C197-A)
Torque:
21 lb.ft (29 Nm)
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL
WSP-M2C197-A
Removal
Remove the rear halfshafts...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-126
(T78P-4851-A)
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange
Tire Lever
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket and SealantTA-30
WSE-M4G323-A4
Removal
NOTICE:
When replacing the RDU clutch, the ACT coil and yoke are a matched set and must be replaced also...
Other information:
You can temporarily stow the full-size road
wheel in the spare tire compartment.
Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an
angle to access the spare tire
compartment.
Place the wheel in the spare tire well
with the valve stem facing down.
Install the shorter jack retainer bolt to
the jack bolt-down bracket through the
center of the wheel...
Removal
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
If equipped.
Release the lumbar knob retaining clip and remove the lumbar knob.
If equipped.
Release the height adjust handle locking tab and remove the height adjust handle...