Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
9. Pry up on metal flange of rear axle drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with hammer until rear axle drive pinion seal is removed.
INSTALLATION
1. CAUTION: Installing without proper tool may result in early flange yoke seal failure. If rear axle drive pinion seal becomes cocked during
installation, remove and replace with new rear axle drive pinion seal.
Clean flange yoke seat surface and install rear axle drive pinion seal on Pinion Seal Replacer 205-133 (T79P-4676-A). Apply Premium Long-Life
Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C76-13 between rubber seal lips if rear axle drive pinion seal is not pre-greased.
2. NOTE: Check rear axle universal joint flange for burrs. Remove burrs as necessary.
Make sure splines on pinion shaft are free of burrs. If burrs are evident, remove them using a fine crocus cloth. Working in a rotating motion, wipe
pinion clean.
3. Install rear axle drive pinion seal in rear axle housing.
4. Apply small amount of SAE 8OW-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-01 meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A to rear axle
universal joint flange splines.
5. CAUTION: The circular rear axle universal joint flange must never be hammered on or assembled with power tools.
