Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
NOTE: If a new rear axle universal joint flange is being installed, disregard the mark on the pinion stem.
8. With drive pinion in place in rear axle housing, install rear axle universal joint flange using Companion Flange Replacer TOOL-4858-E or
equivalent.
9. Install a new pinion nut on pinion shaft (apply a small amount of Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting
Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A on the washer side of nut).
10. Hold the rear axle universal joint flange with Companion Flange Holding Tool T78P-4851-A while tightening the nut.
11. Tighten pinion nut. Rotate pinion occasionally to make sure bearing seats properly. Take frequent pinion bearing torque preload readings until the
original recorded preload reading is obtained.
CAUTION: Never back off the pinion nut to reduce preload. If reduced preload is required, install a new differential drive pinion collapsible
spacer and pinion nut.
