Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L HO (1992)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
7.5 Inch Ring Gear
Removal
CAUTION: This operation disturbs the pinion bearing preload, and this preload must be carefully reset when assembling.
NOTE: Replacement of rear axle drive pinion seal involves removal and installation of only the pinion nut and rear axle universal joint flange.
1. Raise vehicle on a frame contact hoist.
2. Place a screw-type jackstand under rear axle housing. Remove rear axle differential rear insulator to axle housing cover retaining bolts and nuts.
NOTE: This will allow the rear axle housing to pivot forward.
3. Install rear axle differential rear insulator bolt in lower bolt hole as shown.
4. Mark driveshaft centering socket yoke in relation to rear axle universal joint flange. Remove driveshaft retaining bolts.
