Ford Escape Manuals

Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / Removal and Installation - Halfshaft Seal LH

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Handle
307-758
Installer, Axle Seal -FWD

Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  1. Remove the screws and the engine front undershield.
  1. Remove the LH halfshaft.
    Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove and discard halfshaft seal.

Installation

  1. Install a new halfshaft seal on the special tool.
    Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 307-758  Installer, Axle Seal -FWD.
  1. Using the special tool, install the LH halfshaft seal.
    Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 307-758  Installer, Axle Seal -FWD.
  1. Install the LH halfshaft.
    Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
  1. Check the transmission fluid level.
    Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01B Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45, General Procedures).
  1. Install the engine front undershield and the screws.

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    Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Interior Rear Door Handle


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    Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Hood


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    Pull the latch toward you and remove the top cover.

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