Item 2: Pinion Flange Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer and 2003 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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: Installing Pinion Flange

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Align the index marks. Using the special tool, install the pinion flange.