Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Pinion Seal

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)

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.