Mountaineer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
23. Remove the inner differential drive pinion bearing cup by tapping alternately on each side of the cup to prevent it from cocking in the bore.
24. Using the special tool and a suitable press, remove the differential pinion bearing.
25. Remove the pinion position shim from the differential pinion gear. Measure the pinion position shim thickness with a micrometer. Record the
measurement.
26. Remove the differential ring gear, the differential bearings, and if necessary, disassemble the differential case. For additional information, refer to
Differential Case. See: Differential Case/Service and Repair
Assembly
Assembly
CAUTION: Always install new gaskets and seals when assembling the axle. When building the subassembly, lubricate each component with clean
Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Thermally Stable 4x4 Axle Lubricant meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. Also, lubricate the subassembly when
installing it into the differential housing. Tighten all fasteners to specification.
1. CAUTION: Always install new differential pinion bearings when installing new differential drive pinion bearing cups.
Lubricate the new differential drive pinion bearing cups.
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Use Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Thermally Stable 4x4 Axle Lubricant meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
