Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate the pinion seal rubber lips with the specified lubricant.
- Using the suitable driver, install the pinion seal.
- After installation, verify that the garter spring did not pop out of the seal. If the garter spring popped out, install a new pinion seal.
- Coat the inside of the pinion flange with a small amount of the specified lubricant.
- Install the pinion flange.
- Use the special tool to prevent the flange from turning while installing the new washer and lock nut.
- Tighten the nut to 339 Nm (250 lb-ft).
- Position the driveshaft flange on the pinion flange with the index marks aligned, and install the bolts.
- Check, and as necessary, fill the axle with the specified type and amount of lubricant. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Always install a new washer and lock nut.
CAUTION:
Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply threadlock to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION:
The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the driveshaft flange seats squarely on the pinion flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.