Escape 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
6. Using the Slide Hammer and Input Shaft Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the LH differential seal.
Installation
1. Using the Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer, install the LH differential seal.
2. Install the LH halfshaft.
3. Clean the drain plug threads and apply a small amount of thread sealant on the threads, install the drain plug.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
4. Remove the fill plug on the side of the transaxle.
5. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid as specified until the level reaches the bottom of the fill plug hole.
6. NOTE: Clean the area around the fill plug removing transmission fluid that may have spilled on the transaxle case.
Install the fill plug.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
7. NOTE: The check and fill plug is located on the left side of the transaxle near the front.
