Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V8-4.6L (2008)
6. CAUTION: 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 special tool 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-inch) more than the initial
reading taken during removal.
7. Install the disc brake calipers and disc brake caliper anchors as an assembly, then the 4 disc brake caliper anchor bolts.
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Tighten to 108 Nm (80 lb-ft).
8. CAUTION: Always connect the front driveshaft to the axle first. Otherwise, the weight of the driveshaft may pinch the boot between the
shaft and the flange and cause the boot to tear.
NOTE: Install the driveshaft with new bolts and washers and new bolts and U-joint retainers. If new bolts are not available, coat the threads of the
original bolts with Threadlock(R) and sealer.
Install the front driveshaft.
9. Install the front tires and wheels.
