B3000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (1998)
16. Place a new drive pinion collapsible spacer on the pinion shaft against the pinion stem shoulder.
17. From inside the rear axle housing, install the drive pinion assembly (drive pinion, shims, inner pinion bearing, and drive pinion collapsible spacer)
into the rear axle housing bore.
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.
18. Install a new rear axle drive pinion seal.
1) Install the outer pinion bearing.
2) Install the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger in the rear axle housing.
3) Install the rear a)de drive pinion seal on the SST T79P-4676-A or equivalent.
NOTE: Coat the lips of the seal with appropriate grease.
19. place the Pinion Seal Replacer in the pinion seal bore and drive the rear axle drive pinion seal into place.
20. Install companion flange.
1) Apply small amount of lubricant to splines.
21. Install differential case in the rear axle housing.
