E 250 V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
8. NOTE: Remove the collapsible spacer and discard it.
Using the special tool, remove the pinion bearing.
9. NOTE: Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the housing unless the cups are damaged.
Using a brass drift, remove the pinion bearing cups by tapping alternately on opposite sides of the cups.
Installation
1. NOTE: This step and the following step show the preferred method for installing the pinion bearing cups. An alternate method is shown
following these two steps.
Position the special tools and the inner and outer bearing cups in their respective bores.
1. After placing the inner and outer bearing cups in their bores, place the special tool (inner) on the inner pinion bearing cup.
2. Place the special tool (outer) on the outer pinion bearing cup.
3. Install the special tool.
2. Tighten the special tool to seat the pinion bearing cups into their bores.