F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2010)
Removal
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.
NOTICE: This operation disturbs the pinion bearing preload. Carefully reset the pinion bearing preload during assembly.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Remove the front brake pads. For additional information, refer to Disc Brake System.
3. Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints.
4. Measure and record the pinion bearing preload.
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Using a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench, rotate the pinion gear. Measure the torque required to maintain pinion gear rotation.
5. Index-mark the pinion flange and the drive pinion gear.
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 and discard the pinion nut and washer.
7. Using the 2 Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.
