Lincoln Nautilus: 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).