F 150 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
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.
3. Install the new washer and pinion nut. Only hand tighten the pinion nut at this time.
