Crown Victoria V8-4.6L CNG SOHC VIN 9 (1999)
11. Using a press and the special tool press the pinion bearing and pinion shim until they are firmly seated on the pinion.
12. Place a new drive pinion collapsible spacer on the pinion shaft against the pinion stem shoulder
13. From inside the rear axle housing, install the drive pinion assembly (drive pinion, shims, rear bearing cone and roller, and drive pinion collapsible
spacer) into the rear axle carrier bore.
CAUTION: Installation without the proper tool can result in early seal failure. If the rear axle drive pinion becomes cocked during
installation, remove it and install a new one.
14. Install a new rear axle drive pinion seal.
1. Install the front pinion bearing cone and roller.
2. Install the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger in the rear axle housing.
3. Install the rear axle drive pinion seal on the Pinion Seal Replacer.
NOTE: Coat the lips of the rear axle drive pinion seal with Premium Long-Life Grease XG- I -C or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESA-MIC75-B.
