Leaking seal

[Dennis Shelley]

Need some help. Have a leaking differential seal, driveshaft. 2001 ST. Tried looking in the Projects section W/O any result. Have not yet looked in the Ford Repair manual as it sometimes goes off on a tangent. The ST group has a more "grass roots" approach and the techniques are real world experiences. Any help is apperciated.

 

[Kevin Palmer]

Due to the tightness of the nut holding the yoke onto the pinion shaft, the tools required are more than standard home tools.



Often, it requires 3/4 or 1 inch drive tools to get this nut free.

At the VERY LEAST, 1/2 drive breaker bar with an extension will be needed.



Shops use 3/4 inch drive impact tools.



Once you get that off, th yoke will normally come off with some "persuasion" of a hammer. I would not hit the yoke with the hammer itself, get some brass so you do not damage he yoke.

 

[Dennis Shelley]

Thanks for the help. I got as far as the yoke nut. This is tough. Do have access to a 3/4 drive set with breaker bar. Will give that a shot.

 

[Kevin Palmer]

see, told ya... LOL