E 250 V8-5.4L (2008)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist or raise the rear end of the vehicle with a jack. Install safety stands under the frame rails and lower the jack or hoist
enough to allow the rear axle to drop into the rebound position for working clearance.
2. Remove the driveshaft.
3. NOTE: Index-mark the pinion flange to the pinion shaft prior to removal.
Use the special tool to prevent the flange from turning while removing the locknut and washer.
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Discard the locknut and washer.
4. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
