Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC VIN R (2003)
17. NOTE: Coat the rear axle drive pinion seal lips with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESA-M1C75-B.
Place the rear-axle drive pinion seal on the special tool.
18. CAUTION: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove it and install a new one.
Position the rear axle drive pinion seal in the seal bore, and use the special tool to drive the seal into place.
19. Lubricate the pinion flange splines.
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Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
20. NOTE: Disregard the index marks if installing a new pinion flange.
Position the pinion flange.
21. Using the special tools, install the pinion flange.