Differential Fluid Seals: Removal

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the front wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Remove both halfshafts. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS . .

NOTE: The differential seal is a two-piece construction.

Fig 1: Removing Left Differential Seal (1 Of 2)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, remove left differential seal.
Using the special tool, remove the LH differential seal.
1. Rotate the special tool.
2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the front cover seal remover.
3. Remove the metal protector from the LH differential seal and remove protector from tool.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Left Differential Seal (2 Of 2)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, remove the rubber portion of the LH differential seal.
1. Install the special tool into left differential seal and rotate the special tool.
2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the special tool.
3. Remove the rubber portion of the seal.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Rubber Portion Of Seal
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the special tools into the RH differential seal.

Fig 4: Installing Special Tools Into RH Differential Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, remove the RH differential seal metal protector.
1. Rotate the special tool.
2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the front cover seal remover.
3. Remove the metal protector of the seal.
  
  Fig 5: Removing RH Differential Seal Metal Protector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rubber portion of the seal.
1. Rotate the special tool.
2. Rotate the forcing screw while holding the front cover seal remover.
3. Remove the rubber portion of the seal.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Rubber Portion Of Seal
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.