Grand Marquis V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
6. Install a Nm (inch lbs.) torque wrench on the nut and record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
7. CAUTION: Discard the nut after removing it. Install a new nut during installation.
Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange while removing the nut.
8. Index-mark the pinion flange and the drive pinion stem for correct alignment during installation.
9. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.