Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2007)
11. Remove the drive pinion oil slinger and the outer pinion bearing.
12. Remove and discard the collapsible spacer.
13. Verify the splines on the pinion stem are free of burrs. If burrs are evident, remove them with a fine crocus cloth.
14. Clean the drive pinion oil seal bore.
Installation
1. Install a new collapsible spacer.
2. Install the outer pinion bearing and the drive pinion oil slinger.
3. NOTE: Lubricate the drive pinion oil seal lips with axle lubricant.
NOTE: Drive pinion oil seal must be fully seated all the way around or drive pinion oil seal damage will occur.
Using the special tool, install the drive pinion oil seal.
