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through several revolutions prior to removing the rear axle pinion flange (4851).
Remove the rear axle pinion flange. For additional information, refer to
Drive Pinion Flange in
this section.
11. Using a screwdriver, force the rear axle drive pinion seal metal flange up and strike it with a hammer.
12. Using gripping pliers and a hammer, remove the rear axle drive pinion seal (4676).
13. Remove the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger (4670).
14. Using the special tool and a soft- faced hammer, drive the drive pinion gear out of the front
pinion bearing (4621) and remove it through the rear of the differential housing.
15. Remove and discard the differential drive pinion collapsible spacer (4662). Klj . 7 ba
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11. Install the front pinion bearing and the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger in the differential
housing.
12. CAUTION: Installation without the correct tool can result in early seal failure.
CAUTION: If the seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove it and install a
new one.
NOTE: Coat the rear axle drive pinion seal lips with Premium Long- Life Grease XG-1-C or
equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75- B.
Using the special tool, install the new rear axle drive pinion seal.
13. CAUTION: Make sure the splines on the drive pinion gear stem are free of burrs. If
burrs are evident, remove them using a fine crocus cloth, work in a rotational motion.
Place a new differential drive pinion collapsible spacer on the drive pinion gear stem against the
pinion stem shoulder. 14. Install the drive pinion gear with the differential drive pinion collapsible spacer in the differential Klj . 18 ba
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Final assembly
58. CAUTION: The machined surfaces on the differential housing and the differential
housing cover must be clean and free of oil before applying the new silicone sealant.
Cover the inside of the axle before cleaning the machined surface to prevent
contamination.
CAUTION: Install the differential housing cover within 15 minutes of applying the
silicone material.
CAUTION: Allow the sealant to cure for one hour before filling the axle with
lubricant.
Apply a continuous bead of sealant, of the specified thickness, to the differential housing cover
mounting surface.
zUse Clear Silicone Rubber F7AZ- 19554-CA or equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESB- M4G92- A.
59. Install the differential housing cover.
60. CAUTION: First fill the rear axle (4001) with 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction
Modifier C8AZ- 19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST- M2C118-A.
Install the rear axle assembly in the vehicle. Fill the axle with the specified lubricant. For
additional information, refer to Axle Housing in this section. Klj . 34 ba
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