F 150 4WD V8-5.4L Flex Fuel (2008)
and drive pinion seal surface for nicks. Discard the pinion flange if damaged.
10. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle housing.
Force up on the metal flange of the drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer to remove the drive pinion seal.
11. Verify the splines on the drive pinion gear are free of burrs. If burrs are evident, remove them with a fine crocus cloth.
12. Clean the drive pinion seal bore.
Installation
1. NOTE: Lubricate the drive pinion seal lips with axle lubricant.
NOTE: Drive pinion seal must be fully seated all the way around or drive pinion seal damage will occur.
Using the special tool, install the drive pinion seal.
2. CAUTION: Never use a hammer or install the pinion flange with power tools.
NOTE: Lubricate the pinion flange splines with axle lubricant.
Align the index marks made during removal and, using the special tool, install the pinion flange.
