Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN S (2001)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Rear Drive Axle/Differential-Ford 10.50-Inch Ring Gear
Pinion Seal
Special Tools
Special Tool(s)
Removal
1. Remove the pinion flange.
2. Force up on the metal flange of the rear axle drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers to the seal flange and strike with a hammer until the rear axle
drive pinion seal is removed.
Installation
1. Lubricate the new pinion seal.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
2. CAUTION: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove the rear axle drive pinion seal and replace it with a
new seal.
Use the Pinion Seal Replacer to install the rear axle drive pinion seal.
3. Install the pinion flange.
