Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
19. Position the new pinion nut.
20. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the pinion nut to be backed off to reduce preload. If reduced preload is required, a new
collapsible spacer and pinion nut must be installed.
Using a suitable pinion flange holding tool, hold the pinion flange, tighten the pinion nut.
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Rotate the pinion occasionally to make sure the cone and roller bearings are seating correctly.
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Install a Nm (inch-pound) torque wrench on the pinion nut.
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Rotating the pinion through several revolutions, take frequent cone and roller bearing torque preload readings until the original recorded
preload reading is obtained.
21. Install the differential case.
22. Install the driveshaft.
