Differential: Service and Repair

NOTE: MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON V as a service fluid.

Special Tools:

Removal
1. Remove LH/RH halfshafts.





2. NOTE: Place a suitable drain pan under the vehicle.

Remove the transaxle drain plug and drain the fluid.





3. Using the special tool, remove the differential seal(s).
1 Install the special tool.
2 Install the special tool.
3 Remove and discard the differential seal(s).

Installation





1. Using the special tool, install the differential seal.
2. Install LH/RH halfshafts.
3. Remove the drain pan and lower the vehicle.





4. Add as necessary use Motorcraft MERCON or MERCON V automatic transmission fluid or equivalent meeting FORD specification.





5. Start the engine and move the transaxle range selector lever through all gear positions. Refill as necessary.
6. Allow the transmission fluid to reach operating temperature and fill as necessary.
7. Test drive the vehicle.