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

Pinion Seal

Special Tool(s):

Material:

Removal
1. Remove the pinion flange.





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





3. Install gripping pliers and remove the seal.
4. Discard the seal.

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.