Explorer 4WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000)
4. Install a Nm (inch-pound) torque wrench on the pinion nut, and record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the pinion through several
revolutions.
5. CAUTION: After removing the pinion nut, discard it. Use a new nut for installation.
Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange while removing the pinion nut.
6. Index-mark the pinion flange and the drive pinion stem to maintain initial balance during installation.
7. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
Installation
1. Lubricate the pinion flange splines.
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For vehicles with 4.0L SOHC and 4.0L EI with Traction-Lok(r) differentials and 5.0L, use Motorcraft Synthetic 75W140 Rear Axle Lubricant
F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
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For vehicles with 4.0L SOHC and 4.0L EI with conventional differentials, use Thermally Stable Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
