Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear

Drive Pinion Seal

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)





Materials
Removal
1. Remove the pinion flange.





2. Using a screwdriver, force the rear axle drive pinion seal metal flange up and strike it with a hammer.





3. Using gripping pliers and a hammer, remove the seal.

Installation
1. Coat the new rear axle drive pinion seal lips with grease.





2. CAUTION: Installation without the correct tool can result in early seal failure.

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

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