Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN W (2000)
Position the pinion flange.
3. Using the special tool, install the pinion flange.
4. Position the new nut.
5. CAUTION: Do not under any circumstance loosen the nut to reduce preload. If it is necessary to reduce preload, install a new collapsible
spacer and nut.
CAUTION: Remove the special tool while taking preload readings with the Nm (inch-pound) torque wrench.
Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange while tightening the nut.
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Rotate the pinion occasionally to make sure the differential pinion bearings seat correctly. Take frequent differential pinion bearing preload
readings by rotating the pinion with a Nm (inch-pound) torque wrench.
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If the preload recorded prior to disassembly is lower than the specification for used bearings, then tighten the nut to specification. If the
preload recorded prior to disassembly is higher than the specification for used bearings, then tighten the nut to the original reading as recorded.
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Refer to torque specifications for used pinion bearings.
