Explorer Sport 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
special tools, press the pinion bearing until it seats firmly on the pinion.
12. Place a new drive pinion collapsible spacer on the pinion shaft against the pinion stem shoulder.
13. CAUTION: Installation without the correct tool can result in early seal failure.
Install a new rear axle drive pinion seal.
1
Install the front pinion bearing.
2
Install the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger.
3
Install the rear axle drive pinion seal on the special tool.
14. CAUTION: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove the seal and install a new seal.
NOTE: Coat the rear axle drive pinion seal lips with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESA-M1C75-B.
Position the rear axle drive pinion seal in the seal bore, and use the special tool to drive the seal into place.
