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Item 2: Pinion Flange Assembly Note
Item 2: Pinion Flange Assembly Note
CAUTION:
Never use a metal hammer on the pinion flange or install the flange with power tools.
NOTE:
Lubricate the pinion flange splines.
Fig 1: Using Special Tool, Install Pinion Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Align the index marks. Using the special tool, install the pinion flange.