Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L (2009)
Removal
NOTICE: This operation disturbs the pinion bearing preload. Carefully reset the pinion bearing preload during installation or damage to the
component may occur.
NOTE: Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies, brake calipers and brake discs to prevent brake drag during the drive pinion bearing preload
adjustment.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire.
3. NOTICE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support or damage to the component may
occur.
Remove the rear brake discs.
4. Remove the rear driveshaft assembly.
5. Install a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench on the nut and record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive pinion gear through several
revolutions.
6. NOTICE: Install a new pinion nut with the same color as the original if not replacing the collapsible spacer. If a new collapsible spacer is
installed, install the nut in the kit or damage to the component may occur.
Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the pinion flange, remove the pinion nut.
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Discard the nut.
7. Index-mark the drive pinion flange and the drive pinion gear stem to maintain initial balance during installation.
8. Using the 2-Jaw Puller, remove the drive pinion flange.
