Mountaineer V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI (1998)
6. Using a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion assembly out of the front bearing cone and remove it through the rear of the housing.
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Remove the rear axle drive pinion seal.
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Remove the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger.
7. NOTE: Remove the collapsible spacer and discard it.
Use the Bearing Pulling Attachment to remove the pinion bearing.
8. NOTE: Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the carrier casting unless the cups are damaged.
If the pinion bearing cups are to be replaced, tap alternately (with a brass drift of suitable length) on opposite sides of the cup during removal to
prevent the cup from cocking in the casting.
Installation