Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
9. Position the pinion in the axle housing.
10. Align the (A) rear axle companion flange with the (B) drive pinion shaft.
NOTE: Disregard the scribe marks if a new rear axle companion flange is being installed.
11. Use Companion Flange Replacer to install the rear axle companion flange.
12. Position the new pinion nut.