B3000 SE Cab Plus 4 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (2000)
2. Install the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger in the rear axle housing.
3. Install the rear axle drive pinion seal on Pinion Seal Replacer SST 49 UN01 031.
Note Coat the lips of the seal with appropriate grease.
22. Place Pinion Seal Replacer SST 49 M005 796 in the rear axle drive pinion seal bore, and drive the rear axle drive pinion seal into place.
23. Lubricate the rear companion flange splines with lubricant.
Note Disregard the scribe marks if a new rear companion flange is being installed.
24. Align the rear companion flange with the drive pinion shaft
25. With the drive pinion in place in the rear axle housing, install the rear companion flange using Coupling Holder SST 49 S120 710.
26. Position the new pinion nut.
Caution Under no circumstances is the pinion nut to be backed off to reduce preload. If reduced preload is required, a new collapsible spacer and
pinion nut must be installed.
