Ford & Dana Axles Pinion Seal Replacement: Tricks of the Trade

Below is a list of parts and tools used to repair this vehicle:
Ford Rear pinion seal I use 9.75" axle-(check fitment guide)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G...
2 Jaw Puller for removing the pinion flange-
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
12pt 12mm Universal Impact socket-
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
Medium strength thread locker-
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
Motorcraft 75w-140 Axle Lubricant-
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
Fluid transfer pump I use-
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
Motorcraft XL-3 to be used if adding more than 1qt of gear oil-
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
High temp thread sealant for plug-
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
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[@uponthemesa]

Dude, you have no idea how much we appreciate you. You're absolutely awesome. I hope that puts a 😊 on your face.

[@jjbeemer]

Thank you! Thanks to your video, this 51-year-old woman was able to change her first rear pinion seal. No more dripping under the differential, and seems to be driving fine.

[@mombux]

this 41 year old is about to do it

[@jjbeemer]

Maria Barahona #Icepips you can do it! My repair is still holding just fine!

[@coreyfranklin5636]

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[@coreyfranklin5636]

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[@Marco-fi6gv]

@@mombux awesome 👍🏼

[@cerwin21]

Man I so appriciate you dont yell at the camera, produce clean sound, no background noise, and most of all your just a caring and clean as I work on my stuff.

[@oldschool4388]

This video is Timeless! Well spoken with clear and concise instructions. Unobstructed camera views. A masterpiece!

[@benpeters1940]

This is the 2 or 3 time watching this video and just realized that you used two different vehicles. Thank you for the video. Now I know I can replace the bearing and seal without removing the gears.

[@Cannibal440]

It's the same vehicle throughout. He just put a new drive shaft on. At 25:05 he mentions this.

[@chieft3357]

The one thing I really like a lot was your technique on CLEAN. I was a line mechanic for a long time and I've seen some other mechanics not do a clean job as you did and there were come backs. You have a good work ethic and I want to thank you for that.

[@billcaddy7156]

I am a retired mechanic in Australia. I have seen many vehicle repair clips out of America however, I have never seen anyone as though as you, it reminds me of how I was taught many years ago. Keep up the good work. Regards Bill Caddy, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Bill Caddy Thanks!

[@markwarner8336]

oops I have never marked the flange of the drive shaft , never had any problems

[@6spd85notch]

He could’ve checked preload and at least used a new crush sleeve for the $2.50 and tightened it to the old preload instead of depending on threadlock to keep an old used $5 nut in place. Maybe some sealant on the splines of the pinion. A lot of video but left out the important parts.

[@wansolve2036]

Mark Warner it helps keep the original balancing intact. I've seen it cause Probs where there's a lot of balancing weights on the driveshaft.

[@hyates7719]

@@FordTechMakuloco Can you please let me know how much you charge to repair the rear pinion on my 2004 Ford Explorer XLT? You are very thorough, hard to find that anymore. Way to Go.

[@timothycc711]

Brian i just wanted to say thank you for all the professional level educational step by step videos. You really do help us Ford owners save alot and learn alot at the same time. Thank you , Thank you!😊

[@quapus]

First time viewer seeking to learn more about what I pay for in various repairs. Your detailed descriptions & excellent camera work make for excellent viewing & learning. Added to that, like a good chef who keeps chopping blocks clean, your careful consideration for clean parts as your replace things is a helpful lesson. Great, informative job. Many thanks! Pol

[@isaacodegard740]

Great Video. This helped me a lot. I did it with a 12mm wrench. Made my own seal set tool out of exhaust pipe and a welder.

[@lukesw2]

Excellent video! Helped me change my pinion seal yesterday. I watched several other more abbreviated videos videos which made it look a lot easier than it was. This one was pretty accurate. Of course every truck is going to be a little different, but the basics were the same. Thank you for posting!

[@greasee.monkey7224]

It's amazing. I've been watching you for years, and have done many of these, yet still manage to learn something new. Thanks Brian! 👍👍

[@ozzstars_cars]

Another well done video. Last weekend I special ordered a new '16 F150 XLT, 4x4 regular cab longbed. It should be arriving in 8-12 weeks from the factory coming from the Kansas City Plant. I went with the 5.0L V8, since I have to work on my own junk when it's out of warranty in the future. I didnt want to deal with any stink'in turbo problems down the road and I wanted the factory snow plow option to boot. Thanks for your input and videos you have given me helping make my decision clear. Take it easy - Glen

[@randyboerdyk9186]

Excellent step by step video. I'm about to do my truck today and was a little sceptible until I watched your video. Thanks for explaining the extras like marking flange and drive shaft to ensure balance. Once again excellent job on video

[@dwarfyh32]

Just used your video as a guide to replace the pinion seal on a Dana 80 diff on our RV. Not done anything like this before but your video is very clear and informative and made it an easy job 👍

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Awesome!!

[@BGGarage]

One of the best diy guides period. Good diy home garage work

[@gethinevans8596]

If the yoke is scored you can use a thing called a SKF Speedi-Sleeve to slip over it and make a nice smooth interface to the new pinion seal. My old TJ had score marks and this was a way to fix it without replacing the yoke. Nice video !

[@steveruegge5504]

Great video. Lights, close ups, content, and good delivery. Damn I can do this now.

[@kevinderksen8240]

Thanks for the great video. I just changed my seal over the weekend and for the most part it went pretty smooth. I used a piece of exhaust pipe that fit the seal diameter to seat it into place lol. Whatever works and saves you a little money. It was $10 for that over the $82 for a bearing a seal seating kit from NAPA. Again, thanks and God bless my friend. Kevin - Alberta, Canada

[@jjmcq2327]

It is great to see that you are still able to do excellent work without a lift. thank you!

[@robertrossi8997]

Thank you so much for this excellent video. I did this to my F150 yesterday and would never have tried it myself if I didn’t see you do it. FYI...instead of buying that expensive Ford seal installer I used a short piece of 4” PVC pipe and it worked perfectly. I did grease the spring in first though. Thanks again.

[@skkfor]

Clear, concise and easy to follow -PERFECT! Exactly what I was looking for. I'm loving your attention to detail and the sense that "neatness counts". You make the "right way" obvious, sir. My sincere thanks for taking the time to post the vid.

[@johndidier7849]

Why not use a shaft protector when using a puller? When You have to use a power tool to pull all the more reason in My opinion. I totally admire this wrenchman and have much to appreciate all He has taught to Us. Just a notion

[@Randomgearhead]

i always use a metal scribe to mark my pinion nut and flanges because of what you just did, always found myself cleaning my paint marks off! Great video!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Random GearHead I rely mainly on the thread count and feel

[@Randomgearhead]

yeah, I bought a nice dial type torque wrench and when I started out would use it. while rotating the pinion I tried to watch the gauge, didn't take long to learn a faster and better way. I do use when i set up new rear ends for the proper drag. I'm glad to see someone as particular and clean while doing certain jobs as I am.

[@andrewglidden2921]

Thank you for this video! Greatly helped me complete this job over the weekend. One note, the OTC 1022 puller in your description did not work for me to pull the flange off as the width was not enough to stay clamped when using the tool, so I rented one from NAPA which worked perfectly. Other than that, everything went great due to this perfectly exampled video.

[@EnriqueGonzalez-jx9yb]

2008 ford f150 fx4 I just want it to say thank you very much.

[@Pelonius]

Thanks for this video... made this job so much easier by having the right tools ahead of time.

[@tylerlarsen4714]

Ever since I bought my 04 F150 I have been watching most of your videos learning so much about my truck. My pinion seal went out and low and behold you had the perfect video on it. I was able to do the whole job easy. Thanks for sharing your skills. I appreciate it tons!

[@mcfriedchicken1972]

So its an easy job for a DIYer?

[@tylerlarsen4714]

Yes if you have the right tools. At the time I didn’t have any electrical tools just hand tools and did it fine. You can do it!

[@jdreaper2176]

Wow Brian lays on a concrete floor no pad and kneels on a concrete floor too. 1 tough guy ! 💪

[@chevy2440]

Thanks for the video!!! Everything is explained well. I always worried about the preload but how you explained it makes sense. Getting ready to do an 07 crown vic P71 with a leaking seal.

[@Psa354318]

I just picked up an 06 fx4 and i will probably tweak the algorithm learning from your videos. Thanks in advance

[@jamesdoole4704]

Thanks great video , thanks for taking the time to do these videos, and for all the help and advise you have giving use out here in the back yard Mechanic World .

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME TAG ALONG WITH YOU & TRYING TO LEARN NEW THINGS ABOUT MY TRUCK ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !

[@nucciluv]

This video was absolutely amazing and the ONLY one that I could find that actually made sense. The step by step was easy to follow, the tips and tricks were spot on. After reading so many reddit horror stories I was ready to bring it to the shop. This right here is the reason I didn't!! Thank you

[@beastlyendeavour9184]

You were tired on the test drive. This was a good one 👍 Thanks

[@jvm3753]

Remember to ALWAYS check the vent. Lots of times, the vent gets clogged, and the diff can't vent, and the oil finds the weakest link; pinion seal or axle seals, to vent the pressure inside the diff.

[@ShopGoatVentures]

Where is the vent?

[@jvm3753]

@@ShopGoatVentures on top of the diff, at one side or the other

[@jvm3753]

@@ShopGoatVentures what kind of vehicle?

[@jvm3753]

@A NEW MINDSET what kind of vehicle?

[@ShopGoatVentures]

@@jvm3753 found it, thx

[@gethegood]

Very well done. Given me the confidence needed to perform this on my 69 CJ5. Thanks for putting in the time.

[@warrend114]

I traded my f-250 but still watch your videos just for fun. You do a great job and show great attention to detail

[@warrend114]

Ok genius show me where my grammar and or diction was lacking.

[@robinsondiy9781]

This video was huge in helping me change my opinion seal out. Thank you!

[@chrisw8114]

You are keeping my truck alive with these videos.

[@joniferdoladol4277]

Thanks man your video really helpful,i'm not a mechanic but i love watching video like of yours,so now the name of that seal is "pinion seal" thank you very much

[@dlynes]

Great video. very informative. I'll be using this to replace my seal in my 1968 Dodge D200. Thank for taking the time to do this.

[@tm171717]

Appreciate the video just put a new pinion seal and U-joints in a 2001 F-150. Everything went smooth except for the easiest part, the retaining clips on the u-joints. I couldn't get them in. Long story short I hopped on the internet and found out that a lot of people were having same problem. The solution, grind down the clips until they fit. Not to worry about strength they were easily twice as thick as the originals. Thanks again without this video I would never have attempted saved me some nice cash.

[@michaelpoganik7266]

That's one of those gray area items. Another great video. Thanks keep them coming. Explorer videos always appreciated.

[@mrxmrp8795]

Hi, great video, if the rear end has a vent tube and fitting, might want to check to make sure that's not plugged.

[@xJackHunter]

Great tutorial. This ought to help tremendously when I go to change the pinion seal on my Sterling 10.25.

[@willhikearizona]

Strong work. Now look at you with your own shop and multiple lifts. Keep grinding!

[@tkt-eagle8482]

I just replaced pinion seal on my 1994 f150. Your video helped out alot!! Thanks!

[@teecuzbruh4058]

I just changed my complete driveshaft to an aftermarket one with greasable u-joints from CCI Driveline in Casco MI, shipped right to my door in Louisiana, thanks to the nightmare known as staked in U-Joints that are $80 bucks a piece by themselves for the replacements with shims. Never mind the headache of having to fight with this staked in joint, one wonders if things don't go perfect if that stock shaft with shimmed joints would ever be balanced. The joints were still okay after 15 years just starting to squeal enough for me to worry about ruining this pinion seal which is still good. When I was swapping the driveshaft I noticed I was able to get a flathead screwdriver in one of the 2 interior holes to pry it off without having to hammer at all. Note the 2 small holes at 7:17 nearest to the seal.

[@owelaine]

This is the BEST video I've seen on how to do this. Thanks!

[@josebeltran9414]

Very professional and clear content..one of the best videos out here!

[@patrusses4916]

I loved the way you did the work I got to see how stuff works and gets fixed right THANKS my Ranger has been through the works it had that done I sure hope they did it right .

[@72hourbob61]

I have that same seal remover. (broken Large Snap-On flat blade) I have had mine for about 15 years now and use it all the time for seals, pray bar, very useful tool.

[@tomduncan1970]

Your Videos are spot on. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@rhysenaylor4127]

Most informative and well made do it yourself video I have seen.

[@spelunkerd]

Nice job. I'm looking forward to seeing the rebuild, hopefully it is planned.

[@nicholasfrench4374]

Always representing Milwaukee in a subtle way. I like it.

[@nicholaselias8542]

I had an 07 mustang I put a 4.10 ring and pinion in and I remember the worst part was puttin the pinion nut back on and setting the preload. I took a 6 foot long pipe and drilled some holes so that the flange bolts held it in place and then had to use a breaker bar and a piece of pipe with the diff out of the car and then tighten that SOB down. It had a crush washer. Its really an art you just have to have a feel for. When it got close even an eighth of a turn could make you go over!!!

[@godinez927]

thank you sir for the video love your video from start to finish now I feal little more confident doing the job.

[@johnstaif846]

Thanks for an informative video. It looks like you had no issues with the flange/differential turning while you remove/install the pinion bolt but were able to use hand force to hold it still.

[@raymondfisher5552]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for these videos. They help me so much. You're the man!

[@rfvc600r]

Hell yeah. You're one of the few KZbin geniuses that help keep this pizza man rolling. Thanks!

[@tech595]

Excellent video. I like how you did it on the floor like the rest of us and not on a hoist.

[@udomsimon1]

Enjoy all of your videos. Very well done and very informative. You save me a lot of money. Thank you young man

[@tommygreist9560]

I love your video's.It would be cool cool to see you rebuild a 2V modular head,lash adjusters,rocker rollers,Valve guides,seals and what to look for. I would love to have one of those electronic locking rearends.

[@kingm6247]

Omg you real goood at it I am not a mechanic but i work on my company trucks But i will learn alot from you My friend you are the best ever Thank you so much for all your knowledge

[@trippiii7715]

I usually don't subscribe to people but sir you are GOAT!

[@mopargssr]

Even a Ford technician uses Mopar rust penetrant! That and Kroil are my two favorite rust penetrants out of everything I’ve used. Does Ford have their own rust penetrant? Marking the pinion nut and counting the threads on the pinion is a new tip I learned from your video! Thank you for all the tips!

[@santonm]

Fantastic video. Detailed and complete.

[@PatrickBaptist]

Thanks, doing my first DANA 80, can't believe my cheap HF impact gun got those 1-7/8" nuts off, got a doner rear with power-lok carrier so I'm getting a upgrade from the open carrier it had.

[@Punisher-1]

Cool, I need to do this to my 2000 Ranger this weekend. Thanks buddy for your video.

[@terrykrajcik8544]

Great video! Thanks for including the torque specs.

[@RafananClan]

Excellent videos!! Please keep them coming. I own 6 different Fords and your videos have helped me do a bunch of stuff without relying on trial and error. Just did my 08 California Special. I just used the old seal as the "special tool" to tap the new seal in. I flipped it around. I marked the pinion shaft, flange and driveline flange to put them back exactly where they were. You didn't show anything about pre-load. I take it this rear end you can just use an impact wrench? I just counted the threads, marked a line through everything with a paint pen and when put back together just took the line on the nut about an 1/8" past the line on the pinion shaft. So far, so good. No leaks and no noise.205,000 miles and still going strong. The Ford service manual said to take off the tires, calipers and brakes and use an Inch Pound Torque Wrench to set the preload. Really?Do you think I'll be o/k? Should I have tightened it more?

[@robertlonis9350]

Thank you so much for all your help ! Your videos are so easy to fallow along with 😊

[@normansmith7806]

Very good step by step video!

[@CharleeSimons]

Thanks, buddy! My 1958 Ford Thunderbird will thank you, as well.

[@Wub892]

Sweet. Just got a 2 jaw flange puller since I can't ever find the Ford kit in the shop. Someone usually has it for a while or put back in the wrong spot. Only 782 specialty tools in red boxes to look at but I'm excited to use it. I got a front pinion seal on a 13 f350 to do and this should be about on par.

[@Justme-cn6eh]

Great video! Full of info and it doesn't feel like I wasted my time watching unlike other peoples videos who make them just to be viewed for tiny fame. This guy actually doesn't waste your time watching oild drip out of a pan.

[@ForkliftJoe]

Love a nice, clean floor to work on without a creeper. I use the blue moving blankets from Northern Tool to lay on.

[@mrbigg7255]

ForkliftJoe get yourself some yoga mats. Comfortable.

[@johncrowley7727]

Excellent video as always. It made me realize I can do it myself. Thanks.

[@lanegarrison2956]

This is great! I have been waiting for this. I really enjoy these.

[@johnhilger2973]

Thanks great video-- just what I needed to know to fix my Ford ranger pinion seal leak.

[@Patrick-yi7pn]

Thanks you video saved me$$ completed my pinion seal on 2000 f350 7.3

[@tomnekuda3818]

Good video with great explaining. Was worried about how I was going to do it and maintain pinion depth.....got it.

[@ItsBosstop]

Just finished up on my 2013 f150 and I followed it step by step, besides jacking the truck because I have a 3 inch lift, and everything worked out perfectly

[@christianblankenship7683]

Great job on the video. I hope that this will be the same for my 1971 F250 Camper Special with its Dana 60.

[@atvstel]

For a seal installer tool I used "PT W1273 2-1/2-Inch 4 Wheel Drive Lock Nut Socket" and it works perfect.

[@botaman02]

Thank you! Excellent video. I did the seal swap today.

[@tombennett1810]

Great tutorial work, lots of attention to detail.

[@brownt33]

Thorough and precise. Well Done

[@gregs2288]

What a great video!!! So much better than the other hacks out there. Since it is so important, I think you should emphasize using your paint marks during reassembly though.

[@Oldperson2]

Yes - agree about paint marks.

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

I've got a leak in the rear differential seal on my 2002 F-250 Super Duty with 156,200 miles on it. I'm not sure if this video is identical, or applicable to the much larger 10.5" rear end in the Super Duty trucks?....It however points me in the right direction and helps me understand the procedure covered in my shop manual. The tricks save a lot of time and foolproof a lot of potential errors going by the books methods. They detail a fairly large portion of setting the preload and re-torquing the nut and whatnot. Screw that shit!! I like the white paint marker method and counting your threads much better. Also having the axle on jack stands and in neutral to spin to get at the bolts straight on and when the time comes to have a helper apply the brakes is a genius trick and sure bet time and frustration saver. I'm going to go ahead and replace my universal joints while I have the driveshaft out at the same time. I'm already very familiar with that and marking everything on your yokes so it goes back the exact same way.....using a 20 ton press and sockets or black pipe couplings to press the caps out or back in and whatnot. I've done U-joints quite a few times in various vehicles over the years. This damn rear seal scared me a bit though before watching this video. The book should explain an easier and goof-proof method such as yours instead of writing a whole chapter how to reset your preload, balancing issues and torquing etc...etc.. As always, thanks for the video. You are one of only a very select few on KZbin whom I trust and really know what you are doing....I hate watching Earl and Ed the two retarded rednecks screw up their own vehicles....and lead others down the same amateur blunder filled path too! From: The licensed HVAC Technician who's been at it since I got out of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi~

[@brianrobertson1211]

Thanks for the video. I need to do this to my 02 F250, so it looks straight forward. Again, thanks.

[@quicklooksentertainment3217]

Aloha FT Makuloco, I just wanted to thank so much for sharing your knowledge unselfishly with the world. I have a '06 F250 4x4 and a 4x2. And though I have the complete volume of the factory manuals, without seeing or hearing some of your tips wouldn't give me the confidence to tackle most of the work myself. Your videos are clear, well shot w/good lighting, and comprehensive to understand. You are a gifted teacher and technician, just wished you were in Hawaii and on island. LOL. Please keep up the awesome work. (It shows that you enjoy your profession.) By the way, realizing an unbalanced driveshaft can cause vibration and lead to problems, like you said in this vid, what is your opinion on a 1-piece driveshaft? My 4x4 is lifted 6" and the 2-piece driveshaft looks straight and shimmed at the carry point. But the universals and the shafts are a bit rusty. I'm just wondering if to order stock or go with a 1-piece. I appreciate you, brother. Blessings.

[@roscopeeco1]

I don't follow many people, but you are awesome

[@freedom1439]

Great video I have to do mine....we replaced the u joints on my 250 and I let my son help. He didn’t tighten up the bolts they came loose, I had a lot of vibration. I checked and found the issue before it came out....I can’t blame him. I should have checked his work.....

[@Dixler683]

You explain things very well.

[@Mattmanramey]

Great Video for DIYer's! Not many out there!

[@trailridescj7528]

Had that spring pop off on a Rockwell diff a long tim ago. Used two picks with the 90 at one end to work it back on.

[@betterthangold9118]

Killer tutorial!! Very detailed and informative.

[@mark98070]

Excellent video! Very informative, Thanks much.