Ford 5L8Z-4B416-AA Seal

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Oil leaks frequently occur due to wear of the wheel seals, and replacement of these seals is relatively easy since the repair can be performed without removing the transaxle from the vehicle. Wheel seals are located at the sides of the transaxle, where the driveaxles are attached. If leakage at the seal is suspected, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands; lubricant will be found on the sides of the transaxle, below the seals if the seal is leaking. Begin by removing the driveaxles, then use a screwdriver or prybar to carefully pry the seal out of the transaxle bore. If the seal cannot be removed with these tools, a special seal removal tool, available at auto parts stores, will be required. To install the new seal, use a large section of pipe or a large deep socket, slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the seal, as a drift. Drive it into the bore squarely and ensure it is completely seated, coating the seal lip with transaxle lubricant. Finally, install the driveaxle(s), taking care not to damage the lip of the new seal with the inboard splines of the driveaxle.

Oil leaks frequently occur due to wear of the wheel seals, and replacement of these seals is relatively easy since the repair can be performed without removing the transaxle from the vehicle. Wheel seals are located at the sides of the transaxle, where the driveaxles are attached. If leakage at the seal is suspected, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands; lubricant will be found on the sides of the transaxle, below the seals if the seal is leaking. Remove the driveaxles, then use a screwdriver or prybar to carefully pry the seal out of the transaxle bore. If the seal cannot be removed with these tools, a special seal removal tool, available at auto parts stores, will be required. To install the new seal, use a large section of pipe or a large deep socket, slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the seal, as a drift. Drive it into the bore squarely and ensure it's completely seated, coating the seal lip with transaxle lubricant. Finally, install the driveaxle(s), taking care not to damage the lip of the new seal with the inboard splines of the driveaxle.

Raise rear of the vehicle, support securely on jackstands. Place transaxle in Neutral, parking brake off. Block front wheels. Remove driveaxle(s). Pry out Wheel Seal carefully. Install new Wheel Seal using seal installer or large socket. Lubricate lip of seal with grease, then install driveaxle. Check and add differential lubricant as needed.

Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Place the transaxle in Neutral with the parking brake off. Block the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Remove the wheel(s). Carefully pry out the wheel seal with a seal removal tool or a large screwdriver. Be careful not to damage or scratch the seal bore. Using a seal installer or a large deep socket as a drift, install the new wheel seal. Drive it into the bore squarely and make sure it's completely seated. Lubricate the lip of the new seal with multi-purpose grease, then install the wheel. Be careful not to damage the lip of the new seal. Check the differential lubricant level and add some, if necessary, to bring it to the appropriate level.

Raise rear of the vehicle, support securely on jackstands. Place transaxle in Neutral, parking brake off. Block front wheels. Remove driveaxle(s). Pry out Wheel Seal carefully. Install new Wheel Seal using seal installer or large socket. Lubricate lip of seal with grease, then install driveaxle. Check and add differential lubricant as needed.

Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Place the transaxle in Neutral with the parking brake off. Block the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Remove the wheel(s). Carefully pry out the wheel seal with a seal removal tool or a large screwdriver. Be careful not to damage or scratch the seal bore. Using a seal installer or a large deep socket as a drift, install the new wheel seal. Drive it into the bore squarely and make sure it's completely seated. Lubricate the lip of the new seal with multi-purpose grease, then install the wheel. Be careful not to damage the lip of the new seal. Check the differential lubricant level and add some, if necessary, to bring it to the appropriate level.

Remove the rear brake drums.

Clean the gasket mounting surface on the rear axle housing and cover of all old gasket material residue with lacquer thinner or gasket remover. Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant, running the bead to the inside of the bolt holes, and install the cover and bolts.

Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Place the transaxle in Neutral with the parking brake off. Block the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

Be careful not to damage the lip of the new seal with the inboard splines of the driveaxle.

Using a seal installer or a large deep socket as a drift, install the new oil seal. Drive it into the bore squarely and make sure it's completely seated.

Replacement of these seals is relatively easy, as the repair can be performed without removing the transaxle from the vehicle.

If the oil seal cannot be removed with a screwdriver or pry bar, a special oil seal removal tool (available at auto parts stores) will be required.

No, replacement of these seals is relatively easy since the repair can be performed without removing the transaxle from the vehicle.