Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
7. Reinstall the differential pinion shaft.
1
Install the differential pinion shaft.
2
Install the differential pinion shaft lock bolt finger-tight.
8. CAUTION: Do not damage the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
Remove the axle shaft.
Installation
1. Lubricate the lip of the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
2. CAUTION: Turning the differential case or an axle shaft with the differential pinion shaft removed will cause the differential pinion
gears to fall out of the assembly and damage the components.
Remove the differential pinion shaft.
1
Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
2
Remove the differential pinion shaft.
