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

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2025 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

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).

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

Remove and replace the rear halfshaft seal.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

Installation

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.

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

Refill the RDU .
Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).

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