E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1995)
Pinion Gear: Testing and Inspection
Preload Inspection
1. Assemble preload shims and slinger, if applicable, onto pinion, then install pinion gear into carrier housing.
2. Install outer pinion bearing and oil slinger, if applicable.
3. Install end yoke or flange, washer and new pinion nut on pinion shaft and tighten to 250-270 ft lb.
4. Place an inch-pound torque wrench on pinion nut and check pinion rotational tightening. Rotational torque should be 20-40 inch lb.
5. To increase preload, remove shims. To decrease preload, add shims.
6. With drive pinion at correct preload, remove pinion nut, washer and end yoke or flange.
7. Coat drive pinion oil seal with suitable hypoid gear lubricant or equivalent, then install drive pinion oil seal using suitable oil seal replacer. After
installation, ensure garter spring did not pop out. If garter spring pops out, remove and replace seal.
8. Install end yoke or flange with a suitable pinion flange replacer, then the washer and nut and tighten to 250-270 ft lb.
