F 150 2WD Lightning V8-5.4L SOHC SC VIN 3 (2001)
12. Place a new collapsible spacer on the pinion shaft against the pinion stem shoulder.
13. CAUTION: Installation without the proper tool can result in early seal failure. If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes cocked during
installation, remove it and install a new one.
Install a new rear axle drive pinion seal.
1. Install the outer pinion bearing cone and roller.
2. Install the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger in the rear axle housing.
3. Install the rear axle drive pinion seal on the special tool.
14. NOTE: Coat the lips of the rear axle drive pinion seal with grease.
Use a hammer to install the bearing, rear axle drive pinion seal and rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger.
15. Install the drive pinion in the drive pinion carrier bore from inside the rear axle housing. Seat the drive pinion with a plastic hammer.
16. Lubricate the rear axle pinion flange splines with rear axle lubricant.
