Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
CAUTION: Installation without proper tool may result in early seal failure. If rear axle drive pinion seal becomes cocked during installation,
remove and replace with new rear axle drive pinion seal.
3. Apply a small amount of SAE 80W-90, Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSP-M2C197-A to rear axle universal joint flange splines.
NOTE: Check rear axle universal joint flange for burrs. Remove burrs as necessary. Make sure surfaces of flange have not been damaged in
removing driveshaft or in removing flange from pinion. The end of the flange that contacts the bearing cone as well as the nut counterbore and seal
surface must be smooth and free of nicks.
4. Align mark on rear axle universal joint flange with mark on the pinion stem. Install rear axle universal joint flange.
CAUTION: The rear axle universal joint flange must never be hammered on or assembled with power tools.
Install a new pinion nut on pinion stem. Apply a small amount of SAE 80W-90, Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A on the washer side of nut.
5. Hold rear axle universal joint flange with Companion Flange Holding Tool T78P-4851-A while tightening pinion nut. Rotate pinion occasionally
to verify proper differential pinion bearing seating.
6. Take frequent differential pinion bearing torque preload readings until the original reading is obtained.
7. If the original recorded preload is less than specification, tighten to specification. If the preload is higher than specification, tighten to original
reading as recorded.
8. Never back off the pinion nut to reduce preload. If reduced preload is required, a new differential drive pinion collapsible spacer and pinion nut
must be installed.
