Ford Ecosport: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Rear Halfshaft Seal

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Driveline / Rear Drive Axle/Differential / Removal and Installation - Rear Halfshaft Seal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle
	205-990 Installer, Axle Seal TKIT-2012A-FL TKIT-2012A-ROW

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

NOTE: There is no bearing for the stud shaft. There is a seal only.
Remove the rear halfshaft seal.

Installation

Using the special tools, install the rear halfshaft seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle. , 205-990 Installer, Axle Seal.

Install the rear halfshaft.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

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

Removal and Installation - Differential Rear Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 204-598-01Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide 205-271Installer, Pivot Bushing Transmission Jack Removal With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...

Front Drive Halfshafts

Other information:

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Description and Operation - Transmission Cooling - Component Location

Item Description 1 Transmission fluid cooler 2 Transmission fluid cooler-to-cooler bypass valve tube 3 Cooler bypass valve-to-transmission fluid cooler tube 4 Transmission-to-cooler bypass valve tube 5 Cooler bypass valve-to-transmission tube 6 Cooler bypass valve ..

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: General Procedures - Differential Draining and Filling

Draining With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). Remove the RDU fluid fill plug. Remove the RDU fluid drain plug and allow the RDU fluid to drain. Filling ..

Removal and Installation - Front Stabilizer Bar

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Tie Rod End Remover Transmission Jack

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTICE: Disconnect the b