Ford Fusion: 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

Removal

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

1. Remove the rear halfshaft seal.
   

Installation

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

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

1. 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)