Milan FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Seals and Gaskets: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 10-21-11
Date: 101108
A/T - Fluid Leak At L/H Axle Shaft Seal
TSB 10-21-11
11/08/10
6F35 TRANSMISSION - FLUID LEAK - SEAL - LEFT
SIDE HALF SHAFT
FORD:
2010 Fusion
2009-2010 Escape
MERCURY:
2010 Milan
2009-2010 Mariner
This article supersedes TSB 10-9-4 to update the model years covered, Service Procedure, Part List and Service Labor Time Standards.
ISSUE
Some 2009-2010 Escape, Mariner and 2010 Fusion, Milan vehicles equipped with a 6F35 automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak from the left
hand (LH) halfshaft seal. This may be due to seal and/or bushing wear caused by the halfshaft sur[ace finish.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
A service kit is now available for Escape and Mariner vehicles which has all the parts needed including the inboard constant velocity (CV) joint housing,
and eliminates the need for halfshaft assembly replacement. There are additional parts in the kit (halfshaft boot and small clamp) that are not required for
this repair.
Fusion and Milan vehicles still require replacement of the halfshaft assembly.
2009-2010 Escape And Mariner
1. Replace the LH halfshaft seal. Refer to WSM Section 307-01. When the halfshaft seal is removed, visually inspect the transaxle case bushing for
wear.
a. If bushing is visually worn, replace the bushing in the transaxle case. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
b. If bushing is not visually worn; clean the area behind the halfshaft seal before installing the new seal.
2. Clamp the LH halfshaft in a soft-jawed vise. Use care not to damage the boot or component damage may occur.
3. Remove and discard the one (1) large inboard CV boot clamp. (Figure 1)
