Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
8.8 Inch Ring Gear
Special Tools
REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear axle companion flange.
2. Pry up on the metal flange of the pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer until the pinion seal is removed.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate the new rear axle drive pinion seal.
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Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
2. CAUTION: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove the rear axle drive pinion seal and replace with a
new seal.
Use Pinion Seal Replacer to install the rear axle drive pinion seal.
3. Install the rear axle companion flange.
