Mountaineer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
2. NOTE: Disregard the scribe marks if installing a new pinion flange.
Align the pinion flange with the drive pinion shaft.
3. Using the special tools, install the pinion flange.
4. CAUTION: Do not under any circumstance loosen the pinion nut to reduce preload. If it is necessary to reduce preload, install a new
collapsible spacer and pinion nut.
Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange while tightening the pinion nut.
-8Rotate the pinion occasionally to make sure the pinion bearings seat correctly. Take frequent pinion bearing torque preload readings by rotating
the pinion with a Nm (inch-pound) torque wrench.
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If the preload recorded prior to disassembly is lower than the specification for used bearings, then tighten the pinion nut to specification. If the
preload recorded prior to disassembly is higher than the specification for used bearings, then tighten the pinion nut to the original reading as
recorded.
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Refer to the torque specification for used pinion bearings in the Specifications.
5. CAUTION: Be sure to align the index-marks.
