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Drive Pinion Seal: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the new rear axle drive pinion seal with grease.
  2. CAUTION: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove the rear axle drive pinion seal and install a new seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Axle Drive Pinion Seal
    G02192475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool, install the rear axle drive pinion seal.
  4. Install the pinion flange. Refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE .