F 450 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (1999)
2. Press the inner and outer pinion bearing cups into the carrier until seated.
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Use a 0.0381 mm (0.0015 inch) feeler gauge to verify the bearing cups have completely seated in the bearing bores.
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Lubricate the bearing cups and cone.
3. Seat the outer pinion bearing on the pinion.
1
Seat the inner pinion bearing into the cup by positioning a 152.4 x 152.4 x 152.4-mm (6 x 6 x 6-inch) block of wood under the pinion.
2
Place the original pinion preload spacer onto the pinion.
3
Place the outer pinion bearing onto the pinion.
4
Seat the outer bearing onto the pinion using the press.
4. NOTE: Do not install the pinion seal at this time.
Install the companion flange using the Yoke Installer.