How to replace the transfer case seal and reassemble the driveshaft on a Ford Escape?

Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, then drain the transfer case lubricant. Remove the driveshaft and mark the relative positions of the pinion, nut, and flange. Use a beam or dial-type inch-pound torque wrench to determine the torque required to rotate the pinion, recording it for later use. Count the number of threads visible between the end of the nut and the end of the pinion shaft, and record that as well. Remove the flange mounting nut using a chain wrench to hold the pinion flange while loosening the locknut, then take off the companion flange, which may require a small puller for removal. Pry out the seal with a screwdriver or seal removal tool, taking care not to damage the seal bore. Lubricate the lips of the new seal with multi-purpose grease and tap it evenly into position with a seal installation tool or a large socket, ensuring it enters the housing squarely and is tapped to its full depth. Align the mating marks made before disassembly and install the companion flange, tightening the pinion nut if necessary to draw the flange into place. Carefully tighten the nut until the original number of threads are exposed and the marks are aligned, then measure the torque required to rotate the pinion, tightening the nut in small increments until it matches the previously recorded figure. Finally, connect the driveshaft, add the specified lubricant to the transfer case, and lower the vehicle.

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Ford Escape Seal
Part Number: YL8Z-1S177-AA
$36.20 MSRP: $59.40
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- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2008 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Seal
Part Number: 5L8Z-1S177-AB
$14.68 MSRP: $22.91
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Oil Seal Assembly
Part Number: F7CZ-7052-AA
$13.73 MSRP: $18.75
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- Other Name: Seal Assy - Oil
- Manufacturer Note: 2.0L
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 5-Speed Manual Transmission, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Seal
Part Number: BB5Z-1S177-C
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- Manufacturer Note: Converter Side
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: BB5Z-1S177-A, BRS-171
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: 9L8Z-1177-C
$14.70 MSRP: $25.09
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Converter Side
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Seal
Part Number: BB5Z-1S177-A
$13.36 MSRP: $21.64
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Converter Side
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: BB5Z-1S177-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2016 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Seal
Part Number: 9L8Z-1177-B
$18.63 MSRP: $30.18
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Converter Side
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 9L8Z-1177-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: CN1Z-7H424-B
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- Other Name: Axle Seals, Side Seal
- Manufacturer Note: Intermediate
- Replaces: CV6Z-7H426-C, CV6Z-7H426-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: 2F1Z-1177-AB
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- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Replaces: E6DZ-1177-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2008 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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- Manufacturer Note: Case Side
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 9L8Z-1177-G
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2009-2015 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Manual Shaft Seal
- Replaces: 7T4Z-7F337-B
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- 2009-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Seal - Dust; Axle Seals, Center Shaft Seal
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- Position: Passenger Side
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: 5M6Z-1177-LA
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- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive

Ford Escape Transfer Case Seal

The Ford Escape Transfer Case Seal is a seal that acts as a barrier to prevent lubricant from leaking from the transfer gears, which would starve the drivetrain of fluid. The Transfer Case Seal won't last forever, and once the outer bushing wears, fluid will come out and puddles will form. The reduction of lubrication and cooling due to low fluid causes gears to overheat, slip, and wear out faster. The procedure begins by lifting the vehicle. Following this, the driveshaft yoke is uncoupled. The applied Transfer Case Seal must be pried out using a screwdriver. Adhesive will be cleared. After this, a fresh greased Transfer Case Seal is pressed into the housing squarely. The shaft is then realigned and the clips fastened. This practical routine safeguards the Escape drivetrain's reliability. Throughout various production years, Ford retained a single style of Transfer Case Seal, namely lip type. Its elastic edge encircles the output shaft, which is dependable; therefore, the differences represent some minor dimension changes. Owners of either an all-wheel-drive or a front-wheel-drive Escape will notice the same seal. Have the seepage inspected regularly, as prescribed by Ford. Use only genuine Ford parts for a perfect fit.

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Ford Escape Transfer Case Seal Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to replace the transfer case seal and reassemble the driveshaft on a Ford Escape?
A:
Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, then drain the Transfer Case lubricant. Remove the driveshaft and mark the relative positions of the pinion, nut, and flange. Use a beam or dial-type inch-pound torque wrench to determine the torque required to rotate the pinion, recording it for later use. Count the number of threads visible between the end of the nut and the end of the pinion shaft, and record that as well. Remove the flange mounting nut using a chain wrench to hold the pinion flange while loosening the locknut, then take off the companion flange, which may require a small puller for removal. Pry out the seal with a screwdriver or seal removal tool, taking care not to damage the seal bore. Lubricate the lips of the new seal with multi-purpose grease and tap it evenly into position with a seal installation tool or a large socket, ensuring it enters the housing squarely and is tapped to its full depth. Align the mating marks made before disassembly and install the companion flange, tightening the pinion nut if necessary to draw the flange into place. Carefully tighten the nut until the original number of threads are exposed and the marks are aligned, then measure the torque required to rotate the pinion, tightening the nut in small increments until it matches the previously recorded figure. Finally, connect the driveshaft, add the specified lubricant to the transfer case, and lower the vehicle.