Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN W (2000)
4. Install a Nm (inch-pound) torque wrench on the nut and record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
5. CAUTION: Discard the nut after removing it. Install a new nut during installation.
Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange while removing the nut.
6. Index-mark the pinion flange and the drive pinion stem for correct alignment during installation.
7. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
Installation
1. Lubricate the pinion flange splines.
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Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
2. Note: Disregard the index marks if installing a new pinion flange.
