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Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Rear Halfshaft Seal. Removal and Installation

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 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
Flat Headed Screw Driver

Removal

  1. NOTE: Drain the RDU fluid to the bottom of halfshaft seal.

    Drain the RDU .
    Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
  1. Remove the rear halfshaft.
    Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove and replace the rear halfshaft seal.
    Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

Installation

  1. Using the special tool, install the new rear halfshaft seal.
    Use Special Service Tool: 205-990  Installer, Axle Seal. , 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle.
  1. Install the rear halfshaft.
    Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
  1. Refill the RDU .
    Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).

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