Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and install safety stands. Remove the rear wheels and rear disc brake rotors.
CAUTION: This operation disturbs the pinion bearing preload. Preload must be carefully reset when assembling.
NOTE: Replacement of rear axle drive pinion seal involves removal and installation of only the pinion nut and rear axle universal joint flange.
2. Mark the driveshaft centering socket yoke and rear axle universal joint flange to make sure the driveshaft is properly positioned during assembly.
Disconnect the driveshaft from the rear axle universal joint flange. Remove the driveshaft from the transmission extension housing. Install
Extension Housing Seal Replacer 308-002 (T61L-7657-A) in the transmission extension housing to prevent oil leakage.
NOTE: If rear axle universal joint flange is being replaced, it is not necessary to mark the driveshaft centering socket yoke.
3. Install a Nm (inch lbs.) torque wrench on the pinion nut. Record the torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
