Econoline E550 V10-6.8L VIN S (2003)
14. NOTE: Coat the lips of the rear axle drive pinion seal with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESA-M1C75-B.
Place the special tool in the rear axle drive pinion seal bore, and drive the rear axle drive pinion seal into place.
15. 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 bore.
16. Lubricate the pinion flange splices.
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Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
17. NOTE: Disregard the scribe marks if a new pinion flange is being installed.
Align the pinion flange with the drive pinion shaft.
18. With the drive pinion in place in the rear axle housing, install the pinion flange using the special tool.
