Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
19. WARNING: The gear teeth have sharp edges. Handle the gear with care to avoid personal injury.
CAUTION: Never use a metal hammer on the pinion. Use a soft mallet to drive the pinion out of the differential housing.
Using a soft-face hammer, remove the pinion from the differential housing.
1. Hold the pinion inside the differential housing.
2. Use a soft-face hammer to remove the pinion from the differential housing.
20. Using the special tool and a suitable impact slide hammer, remove the pinion seal.
21. Remove the front axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger and the differential pinion bearing.
22. Remove the outer differential drive pinion bearing cup by tapping alternately on each side of the cup to prevent it from cocking in the bore.
