Escape 2WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B SFI (2001)
Seals and Gaskets: Customer Interest
Rear Axle - Pinion Seal Oil Leaks
Article No.
01-7-7
04/16/01
AXLE - FLUID LEAK FROM REAR AXLE PINION
SEAL - 4X4 VEHICLES ONLY
FORD:
2001
ESCAPE
ISSUE
Some 4X4 equipped vehicles may exhibit a rear axle pinion seal leak at the Rotary Blade Coupling (RBC). This may be caused by the design of the
pinion seal.
ACTION
Replace the pinion seal at the RBC. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IS A BALANCED UNIT. IF THE FOLLOWING INDEXING PROCEDURE IS NOT UTILIZED, A VIBRATION
MAY OCCUR.
1.
Index mark the driveshaft and end yoke before removing.
2
Remove driveshaft (Refer to Workshop Manual Section 205-01).
3.
Remove pinion nut.
4.
Using a punch, mark one of the splines on the yoke (Figure 1).