F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2010)
3. Lubricate the pinion flange splines with axle lubricant.
4. NOTE: Disregard the scribe marks if a new pinion flange is being installed.
Align the pinion flange with the drive pinion shaft.
5. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Installer, install the pinion flange.
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, as indicated in the chart below, or damage to the component may occur.
Position the new pinion nut.
9.75 Inch Drive Pinion Nut
7. NOTICE: Under no circumstances is the pinion nut to be backed off to reduce drive pinion bearing preload. If reduced drive pinion
bearing preload is required, a new drive pinion collapsible spacer and pinion nut must be installed or damage to the component may
occur.
NOTE: Remove the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture while taking drive pinion bearing preload readings with the Nm (lb-in) torque wrench.
Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the pinion flange, tighten the pinion nut.
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Rotate the drive pinion occasionally to make sure the drive pinion bearings are seating correctly.