Final assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty and 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using a suitable torque multiplier, remove the hex nut.
- Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
- Using a suitable tool, install the pinion seal.
- A rotational torque of 1.6947-5.0841 N.m (15-45 lb-in) is acceptable with the pinion seal installed.
- Install the pinion flange.
- Apply stud and bearing mount to the pinion threads, and install a new hex nut.
- Using a suitable torque multiplier, tighten to 1128 Nm (832 lb-ft).
- Assemble the carrier. For additional information, refer to Differential Case and Ring Gear in this article.
CAUTION:
Hammering on the pinion flange will close in the bearing bores and misalign the flange lugs. This will result in premature failure of the journal needle bearings. Serious damage will also occur internally to the differential ring gear and pinion or pinion bearings by hammering on external parts. Remove and install the pinion flange using only the procedures in this article.