Econoline E550 V10-6.8L VIN S (2003)
2. Tighten the special tool to seat the pinion bearing cups into their bores.
3. NOTE: This step and the following step are alternate methods for installing the pinion bearing cups. Carry out these two steps if pinion bearing
cup installation was not done in the previous steps.
Using the special tools, drive the outer pinion bearing cup into the rear axle housing.
4. Using the special tools, drive the inner pinion bearing cup into the axle housing.
5. CAUTION: Whenever new cups are installed, new pinion bearings must also be installed.
NOTE: If a feeler gauge can be inserted between a cup and the bottom of its bore at any point around the cup, the cup is not correctly seated.
Make sure the cups are correctly seated in their bores.
