F 250 4WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
NOTE: Drive pinion bearing adjustment shims must be flat and clean. A slight drag should be felt for correct shim selection. Do not attempt
to force the pinion shim between the Gauge Block and the Gauge Tube. This will minimize selection of a pinion shim thicker than required,
which results in a deep tooth contact in final assembly of integrated rear axle assemblies.
9. Install the pinion bearing.
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Place the drive pinion bearing adjustment shim on the pinion.
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Using a press and the Pinion Bearing Cone Replacer, press the differential pinion bearing until it is firmly seated on the pinion.
NOTE: The same pinion bearing used in this procedure must be used in final axle assembly.
10. Replace the differential drive pinion collapsible spacer on the pinion stem.
11. Install the differential pinion bearing and differential pinion seal.
1
Position the differential pinion bearing.
2
Position the front axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger.
3
Position the differential pinion seal.
4
Use Pinion Seal Replacer to install the differential pinion seal.
