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Item 10: Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer Assembly Note

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    CAUTION: Make sure the splines on the drive pinion gear stem are free of burrs. If burrs are evident, remove them using a fine crocus cloth.
    Fig 1: Placing Differential Drive Pinion Collapsible Spacer On Drive Pinion Gear Stem
    G01285519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Place a new differential drive pinion collapsible spacer on the drive pinion gear stem against the pinion stem shoulder.
  2. Install the drive pinion gear with the differential drive pinion collapsible spacer in the differential housing.
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