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Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Special Tools:






Removal
1. Remove the pinion flange.





2. Force up the metal flange of the rear axle drive pinion seal.





3. Strike the pliers with a hammer to remove the rear axle drive pinion seal.

Installation
1. Lubricate the lips of the new rear axle drive pinion seal.
- Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.

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 it and install a new one.





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