Grand Marquis V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2010)
7. Index-mark the pinion flange and the drive pinion stem for correct alignment during installation.
8. Using the 2 Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.
9. Force up on the metal flange of the drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer until the drive pinion seal is removed.
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Discard the seal.
Installation
1. Coat the new rear axle drive pinion seal lips with grease.
2. NOTE: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove the seal and install a new seal.
Using the Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer, install the rear axle drive pinion seal.
3. Lubricate the pinion flange splines with rear axle lubricant.
4. NOTE: Disregard the index marks if installing a new pinion flange.
Position the pinion flange.
