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

Drive Pinion Seal











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 lips of the new rear axle drive pinion seal with grease.

2. NOTE: 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.