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Drive Pinion Seal: Installation

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  1. Coat the new rear axle drive pinion seal lips with grease.
  2. Fig 1: Using Special Tool (205-208) To Install New Rear Axel Drive Pinion Seal
    GF0003073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove the seal and install a new seal.
  3. Using the special tool, install the rear axle drive pinion seal.
  4. Install the pinion flange. For additional information, refer to Drive Pinion Flange .