Ford Explorer: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Drive Pinion Seal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	205-1061 Installer, Pinion Seal 8.8
	205-1062 Installer, Pinion Seal 8.15
	205-199 (T83T-3132-A1) Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft T83-4000-A TKIT-1983-F TKIT-1983-FLM TKIT-1983-FX
Flat Headed Screw Driver

Materials

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the rear driveshaft.
   Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove and discard the drive pinion seal.
   Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

Installation

All vehicles

1. Lubricate the new drive pinion seal lip with grease.
   Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

Vehicle equipped with 8.1-Inch Ring Gear

1. Using the special tool, install the new drive pinion seal.
   Use Special Service Tool: 205-1062  Installer, Pinion Seal 8.15. , 205-199 (T83T-3132-A1)  Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft.

Vehicle equipped with 8.8-Inch Ring Gear

1. Using the special tool, install the new drive pinion seal.
   Use Special Service Tool: 205-1061  Installer, Pinion Seal 8.8. , 205-199 (T83T-3132-A1)  Installer, Spindle/Axle Shaft.

All vehicles

1. Install the rear driveshaft.
   Refer to: Rear Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Check the RDU fluid level.
   Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).