Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1998)
8. NOTE: Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the carrier casting unless the cups are damaged.
If the pinion bearing cups are to be replaced, tap alternately (with a brass drift of suitable length) on the opposite side of the cups during removal
to prevent cups from cocking in the casting.
INSTALLATION
1. Drive the outer pinion bearing cup into the axle housing, using the Pinion Bearing Cup Replacer (Outer) and the Driver Handle.
2. Drive the inner pinion bearing cup into the axle housing, using the Pinion Bearing Cup Replacer (Inner) and the Driver Handle.
3. CAUTION: Whenever the cups are replaced, the differential pinion bearings must also tee replaced.
Make sure the cups are properly seated in their bores.
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If a feeler gauge of the specification shown in the illustration can be inserted between a cup and the bottom of its bore at any point around the
cup, the cup is not properly seated.
