Drive Pinion Flange and Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using the special tool, install the drive pinion seal.
- Align the index marks made during removal and, using the special tool, install the pinion flange.
- Install the new washer and pinion nut. Only hand-tighten the pinion nut at this time.
- Using the special tool to hold the pinion flange, tighten the pinion nut to set the drive pinion bearing preload.
- Tighten the pinion nut, rotating the pinion occasionally to make sure the drive pinion bearings are seating correctly. Take frequent drive pinion bearing preload readings by rotating the drive pinion gear with a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench. The final reading must be 0.56 Nm (5 lb-in) more than the initial reading taken during removal.
- Install the disc brake caliper and disc brake caliper anchor as an assembly, then the disc brake caliper anchor bolts.
- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
- Install the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
- Install the front tires and wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
NOTE:
Lubricate the drive pinion seal lips with axle lubricant.
NOTE:
Drive pinion seal must be fully seated all the way around or drive pinion seal damage will occur.
CAUTION:
Never use a hammer or install the pinion flange with power tools.
NOTE:
Lubricate the pinion flange splines with axle lubricant.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the pinion nut to reduce drive pinion bearing preload. Install a new drive pinion collapsible spacer and pinion nut if drive pinion bearing preload reduction is necessary.
Fig 3: Using Special Tool To Hold Pinion Flange And Tightening Pinion Nut To Set Drive Pinion Bearing Preload