Econoline E550 V10-6.8L VIN S (2003)
1. Lubricate the pinion seal rubber lips with the specified lubricant.
2. Using the suitable driver, install the pinion seal.
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After installation, verify that the garter spring did not pop out of the seal. If the garter spring popped out, install a new pinion seal.
3. Coat the inside of the pinion flange with a small amount of the specified lubricant.
4. Install the pinion flange.
5. CAUTION: Always install a new washer and lock nut.
Use the special tool to prevent the flange from turning while installing the new washer and lock nut.
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Tighten the nut to 339 Nm (250 ft. lbs.).
6. CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply threadlock to the threads of the original bolts. The
driveshaft flange fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the driveshaft flange seats squarely on the pinion flange, tighten the bolts
evenly in a cross pattern as shown.
Position the driveshaft flange on the pinion flange with the index marks aligned, and install the bolts.
7. Check, and as necessary, fill the axle with the specified type and amount of lubricant.
8. Lower the vehicle.