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Drive Pinion Seal: Installation

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

    Using the Pinion Seal Replacer 205-133  (T79P-4676-A), install the new pinion seal.

    Fig 1: Installing Pinion Seal Using Pinion Seal Replacer
    G06065003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: Lubricate the pinion flange with grease.

    Align the index marks and position the pinion flange to the pinion.

    Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark Of Pinion
    G06065000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture 205-126  (T78P-4851-A), install the new pinion nut.
    • Tighten to 244 Nm (180 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Holding Pinion Flange Using Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture
    G06065005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the driveshaft. REFER to DRIVESHAFT .