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Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 7.5-Inch Ring Gear

Special Tools:





Special Tool(s)





Materials
Removal
1. Remove the pinion flange.





2. Pry 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 axle drive pinion seal with grease.





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.