F 250 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (2001)
7. If discarding the pinion bearings, remove the outer and inner pinion bearing cups.
8. CAUTION: Alkaline cleaning solutions will damage machine surfaces. Use only emulsion cleaners or petroleum based cleaning solvent.
CAUTION: Use soft, clean, lintless towels to dry the components.
CAUTION: Never spin-dry bearings with compressed air. This will damage the mating surfaces due to a lack of lubrication.
CAUTION: After drying, lightly coat the parts with rust inhibitor or clean lubricant to prevent damage from corrosion. Wrap all parts that are
going to be in storage for a prolonged period in wax paper.
Clean and dry the components as necessary.
9. Inspect the pinion flange for grooves in the sealing surface caused by contamination.
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If grooves are detectable with a fingernail, repair the flange with a CR approved sleeve or install a new flange.
Assembly
Initial Assembly
1. Press the inner pinion bearing onto the pinion.
2. Press the inner and outer pinion bearing cups into the carrier until seated.
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Use a 0.0381 mm (0.0015 inch) feeler gauge to verify the bearing cups have completely seated in the bearing bores.
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Lubricate the bearing cups and cone.
