Drive Pinion Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure that the mating surface is clean before installing the new seal.

Using the special tool, install the seal.

Fig 1: Installing Seal

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NOTE: Lubricate the pinion flange with premium long-life grease.

Line up the index marks and position the pinion flange.

Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark

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Using the special tool, install the new pinion nut.
- Tighten to 244 Nm (180 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (205-126)

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NOTE: Align the driveshaft alignment marks.

Position the rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint.
- Install the 3 new bolt and washer assemblies.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts

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