F 150 2WD Lightning V8-5.4L SOHC SC VIN 3 (2001)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Ford 9.75 Inch Rear Axle
Drive Pinion Seal
Special Tools
Special Tool(s)
Removal
1. Remove the pinion flange.
2. Force up on the metal flange of the rear axle drive pinion seat. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer until the pinion seal is removed.
Installation
1. Lubricate the new rear axle drive pinion seal.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
2. CAUTION: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove the seal and install new.
Using the special tool, install the rear axle drive pinion seal.
3. Install the pinion flange.