F 150 Heritage 4WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
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9. Using the special tool, press the pinion bearing and pinion shim until it is firmly seated on the pinion.
10. Place a new drive pinion collapsible spacer on the pinion shaft against the pinion stem shoulder.
11. CAUTION: Installation without the correct tool can result in early seal failure. If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes cocked during
installation, remove it and install a new one.
Install a new rear axle drive pinion seal.
1
Install the front pinion bearing cone and roller.
2
Install the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger in the rear axle housing.
3
Install the rear axle drive pinion seal on the special tool.
12. NOTE: Coat the lips of the rear axle drive pinion seal with lubricant.
Place the special tool in the rear axle drive pinion seal bore, and drive the rear axle drive pinion seal into place.