F 350 4WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
12. Place a new collapsible spacer on the pinion shaft against the pinion stem shoulder.
13. CAUTION: Installation without the proper 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.
NOTE: Coat the lips of the rear axle drive pinion seal with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-I-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESA-MlC75-B.
Install a new rear axle drive pinion seal.
1
Install the outer 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 and install the seal.
14. Install the drive pinion in the drive pinion carrier bore from inside the rear axle housing. Seat the drive pinion with a plastic hammer.
15. Lubricate the pinion flange splines.
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Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
