Mountaineer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
15. Install the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger.
16. CAUTION: Installation without the correct tool can result in early seal failure.
NOTE: Coat the lips of the rear axle drive pinion seal with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESA-MlC75-B.
Place the rear axle drive pinion seal on the special tool.
17. CAUTION: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes cocked during installation, remove it and install a new one.
Place the special tool and seal in the pinion seal bore and drive the rear axle drive pinion seal into place.
18. Lubricate the pinion flange splines.
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Vehicles with 4.0L SOHC and 4.0L EI with a conventional differential, use Thermally Stable Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
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Vehicles with 4.0L SOHC and 4.0L EI with Limited Slip differential and 5.0L, use Motorcraft Synthetic 75W140 Rear Axle Lubricant
F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
19. NOTE: Disregard the alignment marks if installing a new pinion flange.
Align the pinion flange with the drive pinion shaft.
