F 150 4WD Pickup V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
4. Position the new pinion nut.
5. Use (B) Companion Flange Holding Tool to hold the (A) rear axle companion flange while tightening the (C) pinion nut.
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Tighten the pinion nut, rotating the pinion occasionally to make sure cone and roller bearings are seating properly. Take frequent cone and
roller bearing torque preload readings until the original recorded preload readings are obtained by rotating the pinion with a Nm (inch lbs)
torque wrench.
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If the original recorded preload is lower than specification (original bearings 0.8-1.5 Nm [8-14 inch lbs], new bearings 1.8-3.3 Nm [16-29
inch lbs]), tighten to specification. If the preload is higher than specification, tighten to original reading as recorded.
6. Remove the Companion Flange Holding Tool.
7. Position the rear driveshaft and align the marks on the rear axle companion flange.
8. Install the four driveshaft bolts.
9. Install the rear disc brake rotors or brake drums.
