How to replace rear pinion seal on Ford F250?

Mark the nut to casing before you undo the nut. That way you get the correct pre load. This is not rocket science but if you have any doubts get it done by a shop. I just did mine on my 2006 F250. Mine has a 10.5 inch rear. If yours is the same the only tips I would give you are.

Can a rear axle drive pinion seal be replaced?

CAUTION: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove the rear axle drive pinion seal and replace it with a new seal. Use the Pinion Seal Replacer to install the rear axle drive pinion seal.

How to remove a seal from a pinion mount?

Part 4 of 8: Removing the pinion seal 1 Set up a drain pan. Place a drain pan underneath the pinion seal area. 2 Remove the seal. Take a seal puller, hook the inside of the seal and pry to remove the seal. 3 Prep the area. After the pinion seal is removed, clean the inside surface of the pinion seal mounts.

Can a rear pinion seal be changed on a Dana 80?

The Dana 50 and 60 front axles use the same procedure, but on the Dana 80 axles used on the duallys, the pinion bearing preload is set with shims on a solid shoulder on the pinion shaft. On the D80’s it isn’t necessary to change the shims unless the bearings are changed.

Is the rear pinion seal on my Ford PowerStroke leaking?

Still no luck Im searched for 2004, f350,6.0L rear pinion oil seal and it came up empty. Mine is leaking as well. I’m new to diesel trucks.

What should the rear axle seal be on a Ford PowerStroke?

If the oil is running down the tires it sounds like you have a leaking wheel seal. If your truck is DRW then your axle will be a Dana 80. And if it is a SRW then your axle will be a Sterling 10.5. The procedure for changing a wheel seal is very similar on any full floating axle.

How do you remove a rear axle seal?

Once you have the axle shaft removed there is a nut that is holding the hub/rotor assembly onto the axle. The nut is a locking nut and you will need a special socket that releases the lock while you remove the nut. After that nut is removed you can remove the outer wheel bearing and pull hub/rotor assembly off of the axle.

Still no luck Im searched for 2004, f350,6.0L rear pinion oil seal and it came up empty. Mine is leaking as well. I’m new to diesel trucks.

Where does grease go on rear pinion seal?

Once you got a small amount of rtv on the seal where it contacts the housing, then make sure there’s a small amount of grease on the seal where the flange yoke goes inside, basically on the rubber seal surface area.

What to use to clean rear pinion seal?

Now the flange yoke, using a very fine grade (1000) sand paper or steel wool, clean the seal surface on the yoke. it likely has a lip or step on it where the last seal rode for years. so you want a nice polished surface where the seal rides. Put a small amount of grease on the yoke where you just cleaned/polished, and slide it on.

How do you change wheel seal on Ford PowerStroke?

The procedure for changing a wheel seal is very similar on any full floating axle. You need to remove the wheel/tire, caliper and caliper anchor plate. Then you remove the axle shaft bolts and pull out the axle shaft.

How do you change a rear axle seal?

Looks like after I remove the Rotor there is 4 bolts to remove the hub and axle assembly, Seal should be in the tube and axle slides through it? If its the same as mine. I did not use any special tools to change that seal. The old seal was a pita to get off though. If the oil is running down the tires it sounds like you have a leaking wheel seal.

Do you need to replace fuel filter on Ford F-250?

Here’s how to replace it yourself. This article applies to the Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty (2005-2014). A fuel filter is an essential component for every vehicle. It was designed specifically to keep clean fuel funneling through the system, therefore enhancing gas economy and overall performance.

What happens if a pinion seal fails on a differential?

As long as the pinion seal is in place and performing well, the differential will stay in good shape and operate as it is supposed to. A failed pinion seal can result in a minor leak where fluid seeps out, or a major leak that can ruin the differential bearings and gears.

How do you remove a flange from a pinion?

To remove the flange/yoke, you will need to use a puller. Install the puller so that it is secure and will pull the flange/yoke off evenly from the pinion. The driving shaft of the puller needs to be centered as in the image above. The arms of the puller will need a solid square edge to pull on.

How do you remove a seal from a pinion shaft?

In most cases, continue driving the center shaft until the the flange comes loose and off the pinion shaft. Step 1: Set up a drain pan. Place a drain pan underneath the pinion seal area. Step 2: Remove the seal. Take a seal puller, hook the inside of the seal and pry to remove the seal.

What does a pinion seal do on a differential?

A pinion seal keeps oil in the differential and keeps water, dirt, and debris out. A failing pinion seal will leak which can ruin the differential. Average rating from 31 customers who received a Pinion Seal Replacement. The pinion seal, also called a pinion shaft, is designed to keep oil in and any water, dirt or debris out.

What happens when a pinion seal goes bad?

A failing pinion seal will leak which can ruin the differential. Average rating from 31 customers who received a Pinion Seal Replacement. The pinion seal, also called a pinion shaft, is designed to keep oil in and any water, dirt or debris out.

Why does my rear pinion seal keep going away?

Im get some vibration from the rear, right at about 10 mph, last for a second or two, and then it goes away. Could the rear pinion seal be causing this? Im get some vibration from the rear, right at about 10 mph, last for a second or two, and then it goes away.

What is the purpose of a pinion seal?

The pinion seal, also called a pinion shaft, is designed to keep oil in and any water, dirt or debris out. As long as the pinion seal is in place and performing well, the differential will stay in good shape and operate as it is supposed to.

How to replace rear pinion seal on Ford F250?