Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
4. Carefully align the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal with the housing bore and install the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot
bearing housing seal with Differential Seal Replacer T89P-4850-A and Driver Handle.
CAUTION: Installation of the inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing or inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal assembly
without the proper tool may result in an early pilot bearing or inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal failure. If inboard CV joint
stub shaft pilot bearing housing seal becomes cocked in the bore during installation, remove it and install a new one.
5. Install halfshaft assembly.
Inspection
Inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seals are susceptible to the same kinds of damage as rear axle drive pinion seals if improperly installed.
The seal bore must be clean and the lip handled carefully to avoid cutting or tearing it. Seal journal surface must be free of nicks, gouges and rough
surface texture.
