Escape 2WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B SFI (2001)
NOTE
A SMALL PUNCH THAT CAN BE INSERTED BETWEEN THE END YOKE SPLINE AND PINION GEAR IS REQUIRED.
6.
Remove end yoke.
7.
Remove pinion seal.
8.
Install new Pinion Seal (YL8Z-4N046-AA) using seal installer tool. SPECIAL TOOL PART NUMBER T80T-4000-C (205-137).
9.
Assemble end yoke to pinion gear spline. Align the marks made during disassembly.
10.
Install pinion nut and torque to 217-271 Nm (160-200 lb-ft) (Figure 3).
11.
Assemble driveshaft to end yoke (Figure 4) and torque to 23Nm (17lb-ft). Refer to Workshop Manual Section 205-01.
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