Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 486

Fig. 121: Installing Pinion Seal
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16. Lightly lubricate the pinion gear splines with Motorcraft SAE 75W-90 Premium 4x4 Front Axle

Lubricant XY-75W90-TQL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C201-A.

17. Position the pinion gear in the housing.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 122: Positioning Pinion Gear In Housing
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CAUTION: Never install the axle universal joint flange with a hammer.

NOTE:

Disregard the scribe marks if installing a new flange.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 123: Aligning Index-Marks
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18. Align the index-marks and position the universal joint flange on the drive pinion.

19. Using the special tool, install the axle universal joint flange.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup

Fig. 124: Installing Axle Universal Joint Flange
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20. Apply a small amount of lubricant to the washer side of the new pinion nut, and install the nut.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Drive Axle/Differential - Ford 8.8-Inch - F150 Pickup