Mountaineer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
7. Remove and discard the collapsible spacer.
8. Using the special tool and a suitable press, remove the inner pinion bearing.
9. NOTE: Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the axle housing unless the cups are damaged.
To remove the bearing cups, tap alternately (with a brass drift of suitable length) on opposite sides of the cup to prevent the cup from cocking in
the casting.
Installation
1. NOTE: Steps 3 and 4 of this procedure show an alternate method of installing the inner and outer pinion bearing cups.
Position the special tools and the inner and outer bearing cups in their respective axle housing bores.
1
After placing the inner and outer bearing cups in their bores, place the special tool (inner) on the inner pinion bearing cup.
2
Place the special tool (outer) on the outer pinion bearing cup.
3
Install the special tool.
