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Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal: Installation

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    NOTE: If the pinion seal becomes cocked during installation, remove the seal and install a new one. Make sure the garter spring remains in place during assembly. If the spring is dislodged, a new pinion seal must be installed or damage to the component may occur.
  1. Using the Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer, install the pinion seal.
    • Coat the pinion seal (rubber lips) with lubricant.
    2. Fig 1: Installing Rear Axle Drive Pinion Seal
    GF0003073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The pinion flange must never be hammered on or installed with power tools or damage to the component may occur.
    NOTE: Align the pinion-to-flange index marks.
  2. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Installer, install the pinion flange.
    3. Fig 2: Installing Pinion Flange
    GF0006303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Always install a new washer and lock nut.
  3. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the pinion flange, install the new washer and lock nut.
    • Tighten to 637 Nm (470 lb-ft).
    4. Fig 3: Holding Pinion Flange With Special Tool (205-126)
    G03883491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Align the driveshaft flange-to-rear axle pinion flange index marks.
  4. Position the driveshaft flange on the drive pinion flange and install 4 new bolts.
    • Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
    5. Fig 4: Driveshaft Flange Bolts
    GF0003041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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