F 250 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN Z CNG (2003)
13. CAUTION: Installation without the correct tool can result in early seal failure. If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes cocked during
installation, remove it and install a new one.
NOTE: Coat the lips of the rear axle drive pinion seal with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESA-M1C75-B.
Install a new rear axle drive pinion seal.
1
Install the outer pinion bearing cone and roller.
2
Install the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger in the rear axle housing.
3
Install the rear axle drive pinion seal on the special tool and install the seal.
14. Install the drive pinion in the drive pinion carrier bore from inside the rear axle housing. Seat the drive pinion with a plastic hammer.
15. Lubricate the pinion flange splines.
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Use SAP 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
16. NOTE: Disregard the scribe marks if a new pinion flange is being installed.
Align the pinion flange with the drive pinion shaft.
