F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
1. Lubricate the lip of the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
2. Install the two axle shafts.
CAUTION: Do not damage the inner wheel bearing oil seal.
3. Install the u-washers.
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Position the two u-washers on the button ends of the axle shafts.
2
Pull the axle shafts outward.
CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-rings in the U-washer grooves.
4. Install the differential pinion shaft.
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Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
