Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1998)
9. Use a press and the Pinion Bearing Cone Replacer to press the pinion bearing until it is firmly seated on the pinion and pinion shim.
10. Place a new collapsible spacer on the pinion shaft against the pinion stem shoulder.
11. Install the drive pinion in the drive pinion carrier bore from inside the rear axle housing. Seat the drive pinion with a plastic hammer.
12. 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.
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 Pinion Seal Replacer.
