Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Rear Halfshaft Seal. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle |
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205-990 Installer, Axle Seal TKIT-2012A-FL TKIT-2012A-ROW |
Flat Headed Screw Driver |
Removal
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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).
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Remove the rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and replace the rear halfshaft seal.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
Installation
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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.
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Install the rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
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Refill the RDU .
Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit FluidXY-75W-QL
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to
turn it off.
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.
Locating Your Vehicle
Press the lock button twice
within
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps flash. We recommend you
use this method to locate your vehicle...
Removal
Remove the front turn signal lamp bulb.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the bulb holder.
Remove the front turn signal lamp bulb.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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