Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
3. Install the differential pinion bearing and rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger in housing bore and install the rear axle drive pinion seal on the
Pinion Seal Replacer T79P-4676A.
NOTE: Clean the oil seal surface before installing the rear axle drive pinion seal in the housing bore. Coat lips of seal with Premium Long Life
Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
4. Install rear axle drive pinion seal with Pinion Seal Replacer T79P-4676-A.
CAUTION: Installation without the proper tool may result in early rear axle drive pinion seal failure. If rear axle drive pinion seal becomes
cocked during installation, remove it and install a new one.
5. From rear of rear axle housing , install drive pinion assembly (drive pinion, drive pinion bearing adjustment shims, rear axle pinion bearing cup
and differential drive pinion collapsible spacer into the housing pinion shaft bore.
6. Apply a small amount of Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A to rear
axle universal joint flange splines.
7. Align mark on rear axle universal joint flange with mark on the pinion shaft.
CAUTION: The rear axle universal joint flange must never be hammered on or installed with power tools.
