B3000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (1998)
16. Place a new 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, rear bearing cone and roller, and drive pinion collapsible
spacer) into the rear axle carrier 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 front pinion bearing cone and roller.
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.
NOTE: Coat the lips with appropriate grease.
19. Place the SST in the rear axle drive pinion seal bore, and drive the rear axle drive pinion seal into place.
20. Lubricate the rear axle companion flange splines with lubricant.
NOTE: Disregard the scribe marks if a new rear axle companion flange is being installed.
21. Align the rear axle companion flange with the drive pinion shaft.
