Pinion Seal: Installation
- Lubricate the new rear axle drive pinion seal.
- Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
- Using the special tool, install the rear axle drive pinion seal.
- Install the pinion flange. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE .
CAUTION:
Installation without the proper tool can result in early seal failure.
CAUTION:
If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove it and install a new one.