Ranger 4WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2002)
NOTE: Coat the rear axle drive pinion seal lips with grease.
Position the rear axle drive pinion seal in the seal bore, and use the special tool to drive the seal into place.
16. From inside the differential housing, install the drive pinion assembly (drive pinion, shims, bearing, and the collapsible spacer) into the carrier
bore.
17. Lubricate the pinion flange splines with rear axle lubricant.
18. NOTE: Disregard the index marks if installing a new pinion flange.
Position the pinion flange.
19. Using the special tool, install the pinion flange.
20. Position the new nut.
