Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L (2008)
5. Measure and record the pinion bearing preload.
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Using a Nm torque wrench, rotate the pinion gear. Measure the torque required to maintain pinion gear rotation.
6. Index-mark the pinion flange and the pinion gear stem.
7. Using the special tool to hold the pinion flange, remove and discard the pinion nut.