B4000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (1999)
23. Align the flange with the drive pinion shaft.
24. With the drive pinion in place in the rear axle housing, install the companion flange using Coupling Holder SST 49 S120 710.
25. Position the new pinion nut.
Caution: Under no circumstances is the pinion nut to be backed off to reduce preload. If reduced preread is required, a new drive pinion
collapsible spacer and pinion nut must be installed.
26. Use SST 49 S120 710 tool to hold the companion flange while tightening the pinion nut.
Note: If the original recorded preload is lower than specifications, tighten to the appropriate specifications for used bearings. If the preload is
higher than specification, tighten the nut to the original reading as recorded.
27. Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings)
Tightening torque: 1.8-3.3 Nm ( 18.4-34 kgf-cm, 16-29 inch lbs.)
28. Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings)
