F 150 Heritage 4WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
3. Using the special tools, drive the outer pinion bearing cup into the axle housing.
4. Using the special tools, drive the inner pinion bearing cup into the axle housing.
Setting pinion depth
5. CAUTION: Whenever the cups are replaced, the differential pinion bearings must also be replaced.
Make sure the cups are correctly seated in their bores.
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If a feeler gauge of the specification shown in the illustration can be inserted between a cup and the bottom of its bore at any point around the
cup, the cup is not correctly seated.
6. NOTE: Apply only a light oil film on the pinion bearings before assembling the tool.
Assemble and position the Pinion Depth Gauge.
1
Position the Adapter for 205-SI56.
2
Position the Drive Pinion Depth Gauge Aligner.
3
Position the Drive Pinion Aligner.
4
Position the Adapter for 205-SI56.
5
Position the inner pinion bearing.
6
Position the outer pinion bearing.
7
Thread on the Adapter for 205-SI27 (Handle).
