Drive Pinion Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure that the mating surface is clean before installing the new seal.

Using the Pinion Drive Seal Installer, install the pinion seal.

Fig 1: Installing Seal

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NOTE: Lubricate the pinion flange with grease.

Line up the index marks and position the pinion flange.

Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark On Pinion Of Yoke

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Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, install a new pinion nut.
- Tighten to 244 Nm (180 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (205-126)

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Line up the index marks and position the rear driveshaft and U-joint flange.
- Install the 4 new bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating U-Joint Flange Bolts

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