Econoline E250 3/4 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
10. Place a new collapsible spacer on the pinion shaft against the pinion stem shoulder.
11. 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.
12. 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.
CAUTION: Installation without the proper tool can result in early seal failure. If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes cocked during
installation, remove it and install a new one.
13. Place the Pinion Seal Replacer in the rear axle drive pinion seal bore, and drive the rear axle drive pinion seal into place.
NOTE: Coat the lips of the rear axle drive pinion seal with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification