Ford Fusion: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Rear Halfshaft Seal. Removal and Installation

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Chassis / Driveline / Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Rear Halfshaft Seal. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	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

Remove the rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

Remove the rear halfshaft seal.

Installation

Using the special tools, install the rear halfshaft seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle. , 205-990 Installer, Axle Seal.

Install the rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

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)

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