Solid Rear Axle

Special Tools:

Removal
1. Remove the pinion flange.





2. Force up on the metal flange of the rear axle drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer until the rear axle drive pinion seal is removed.

Installation
1. Lubricate the new rear drive pinion seal.
- Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1 C75-B.





2. CAUTION: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove the rear axle drive pinion seal and install a new seal.

Using the special tool, install the rear axle drive pinion seal.
3. Install the pinion flange.