Drive Pinion Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. 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 Pinion Seal Replacer, install the drive pinion seal.

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

Line up the index marks and position the pinion flange.

Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark On Pinion Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, install the new pinion flange nut.
- Tighten to 244 Nm (180 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Holding Pinion Flange Using Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .