Lincoln Corsair: Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40 / Removal and Installation - Halfshaft Seal LH

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle
	307-758 Installer, Axle Seal -FWD
Flat Headed Screw Driver

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

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

1. Remove and discard halfshaft seal.
   Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

Installation

1. Install a new halfshaft seal on the special tool.
   Use Special Service Tool: 307-758  Installer, Axle Seal -FWD. , 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle.

1. Using the special tool, install the LH halfshaft seal.
   Use Special Service Tool: 307-758  Installer, Axle Seal -FWD. , 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle.

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

1. Check the transmission fluid level.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, General Procedures).