Lincoln Navigator: Front Drive Axle/Differential / Axle Shaft Seal. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle
	206-034 (T88P-20202-B) Installer, Wheel Speed Sensor Ring TKIT-1988-FLM TKIT-1988-LM
	307-397 Remover, Transmission Fluid Pump TKIT-2002N-DEW TKIT-2000AP-FLM/LM
Slide Hammer

Removal

1. Remove the halfshaft.
   Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: Right side only.

   Using the special tool and a slide hammer, remove the axle shaft.
   Use Special Service Tool: 307-397  Remover, Transmission Fluid Pump.
   Use the General Equipment: Slide Hammer

1. NOTE: Right side shown, left side similar.

   Remove and discard the axle shaft seal.
   

Installation

1. Replace the axle shaft circlips.
   

1. Using the special tools, install the new axle shaft seal.
   Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 206-034 (T88P-20202-B)  Installer, Wheel Speed Sensor Ring.

1. NOTE: The axle shaft is not fully seated until the circlip is engaged with the differential side gear.

   Install the axle shaft.
   

1. Install the halfshafts.
   Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).