Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1998)
13. NOTE: Coat the lips of the rear axle drive pinion seal with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESA-M1C75-B.
Use a hammer to install the bearing, rear axle drive pinion seal and rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger.
14. Lubricate the rear axle companion flange splines.
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Use Motorcraft Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
15. NOTE: Disregard the scribe marks if a new rear axle companion flange is being installed.
Align the rear axle companion flange with the drive pinion shaft.
16. With the drive pinion in place in the axle housing, install the rear axle companion flange using the Companion Flange Replacer.
17. Position the new pinion nut.
