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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.
    Fig 1: Installing Pinion Seal Using Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer
    G06166753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer, install the pinion seal.
    • Coat the pinion seal (rubber lips) with lubricant.
    2. 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.
    Fig 2: Installing Pinion Flange
    G06776593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Installer, install the pinion flange.
    3. NOTE: Always install a new washer and locknut.
    Fig 3: Holding Pinion Flange With Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture
    G06142591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the pinion flange, install the new washer and locknut.
    • Tighten to 637 Nm (470 lb-ft).
    4. NOTE: Align the driveshaft flange-to-rear axle pinion flange index marks.
  4. Position the driveshaft flange on the pinion flange and install 4 new bolts.
    • Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Locating Driveshaft Flange Bolts
G06125023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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