Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L (2009)
9. Force up on the metal flange of the drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer until the pinion seal is removed.
Installation
1. Lubricate the lips of the new drive pinion seal with grease.
2. NOTE: If the drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove it and install a new seal.
Using the Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer, install the drive pinion seal.
3. Lubricate the drive pinion flange splines with rear axle lubricant.
4. NOTE: Disregard the index marks if installing a new drive pinion flange.
Position the drive pinion flange.
5. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Installer, install the drive pinion flange.
6. NOTICE: The color on the rear face of the drive pinion nut is critical to this repair. Use the same color new drive pinion nut for
installation as the original. If a new collapsible spacer must be installed for pinion bearing preload reduction, install the nut supplied with
the new spacer or damage to the component may occur.