Drive Pinion Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using the Pinion Seal Replacer, install the drive pinion seal.
NOTE: Make sure that the mating surface is clean before installing the new seal.

Fig 1: Identifying Pinion Sealer Replacer
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Line up the index marks and position the pinion flange.
NOTE: Lubricate the pinion flange splines with grease.

Fig 2: Index-Mark Location Of Pinion Flange
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Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, install the new pinion flange nut.
- Tighten to 244 Nm (180 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Identifying Drive Pinion Flange Holder Fixture
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Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .