Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
Using the Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer, install the drive pinion oil seal.
4. NOTICE: Never install the pinion flange with power tools or damage to the component may occur.
Align the index marks and using the Drive Pinion Flange Installer, install the pinion flange.
5. Install the new pinion nut. Only hand-tighten the pinion nut at this time.
6. NOTICE: Do not loosen the pinion nut to reduce pinion bearing preload. Install a new collapsible spacer and pinion nut if pinion bearing
preload reduction is necessary or damage to the component may occur.
Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the pinion flange, tighten the pinion nut to set the pinion bearing preload.
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Tighten the pinion nut, rotating the pinion occasionally to make sure the pinion bearings are seating correctly. Take frequent pinion bearing
preload readings by rotating the pinion gear with a Nm torque wrench. The final reading must be 0.56 Nm (5 lb-in) more than the initial
reading taken during removal.
7. Position the brake caliper and anchor plate assemblies, then install the 4 bolts.
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Tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft).
8. Install the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints.
