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Driveline

Pinion Seal

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Service Information — 34Suspension — 63Driveline — 80Brake System — 74Steering System — 42Engine — 329Automatic Transmission — 84Manual Transmission, Clutch and Transfer Case — 64Exhaust System — 8Fuel System — 39Climate Control System — 76Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 25Battery and Charging System — 19Audio Systems — 14Lighting — 24Electrical Distribution — 8Electronic Feature Group — 11Body — 173Frame and Mounting — 6General Information — 1
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1special tools

Special Tool(s)

 Installer, Drive Pinion Oil Seal 205-133 (T79P-4676-A)

Removal

1. Remove the pinion flange (4851). For additional information, refer to Drive Pinion Flange in this section.

2. Force up the metal flange of the rear axle drive pinion seal (4676).

  • Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer to remove the seal.
Pinion Seal

Installation

1. Lubricate the new rear axle drive pinion seal.

  • Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESAM1C75- B.

2. CAUTION: Installation without the proper tool can result in early seal failure.

Pinion Seal

CAUTION: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove it and install a new one.

Using the special tool, install the rear axle drive pinion seal.

3. Install the pinion flange.

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