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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).

5. Mark the corresponding spline on the pinion gear (Figure 2).
NOTE
A SMALL PUNCH THAT CAN BE INSERTED BETWEEN THE END YOKE SPLINE AND PINION GEAR IS REQUIRED.

6. Remove end yoke.
7. Remove pinion seal.
8. Install new Pinion Seal (YL8Z-4N046-AA) using seal installer tool. SPECIAL TOOL PART NUMBER T80T-4000-C (205-137).
9. Assemble end yoke to pinion gear spline. Align the marks made during disassembly.
10. Install pinion nut and torque to 217-271 Nm (160-200 lb-ft) (Figure 3).

11. Assemble driveshaft to end yoke (Figure 4) and torque to 23Nm (17lb-ft). Refer to Workshop Manual Section 205-01.

PARTS BLOCK
YL8Z-4N046-AA - Pinion Seal
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions of Bumper To Bumper warranty Coverage.
OPERATION: 010707A
DESCRIPTION: Replace Pinion Seal (4x4 Only)
TIME: 0.8 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.: 4N046
CONDITION CODE: 42
OASIS CODES: 509000, 510000, 590000
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).

5. Mark the corresponding spline on the pinion gear (Figure 2).
NOTE
A SMALL PUNCH THAT CAN BE INSERTED BETWEEN THE END YOKE SPLINE AND PINION GEAR IS REQUIRED.

6. Remove end yoke.
7. Remove pinion seal.
8. Install new Pinion Seal (YL8Z-4N046-AA) using seal installer tool. SPECIAL TOOL PART NUMBER T80T-4000-C (205-137).
9. Assemble end yoke to pinion gear spline. Align the marks made during disassembly.
10. Install pinion nut and torque to 217-271 Nm (160-200 lb-ft) (Figure 3).

11. Assemble driveshaft to end yoke (Figure 4) and torque to 23Nm (17lb-ft). Refer to Workshop Manual Section 205-01.

PARTS BLOCK
YL8Z-4N046-AA - Pinion Seal
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions of Bumper To Bumper warranty Coverage.
OPERATION: 010707A
DESCRIPTION: Replace Pinion Seal (4x4 Only)
TIME: 0.8 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.: 4N046
CONDITION CODE: 42
OASIS CODES: 509000, 510000, 590000