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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[@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]

LP pp

[@coreyfranklin5636]

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[@Marco-fi6gv]

@@mombux awesome 👍🏼

[@uponthemesa]

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

[@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.

[@oldschool4388]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!😊

[@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!

[@jjmcq2327]

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

[@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!!

[@steveruegge5504]

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

[@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! 👍👍

[@Pelonius]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@gethegood]

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

[@robinsondiy9781]

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

[@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 .

[@BGGarage]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 !

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@beastlyendeavour9184]

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

[@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 !

[@owelaine]

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

[@tkt-eagle8482]

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

[@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.

[@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 .

[@godinez927]

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

[@josebeltran9414]

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

[@chrisw8114]

You are keeping my truck alive with these videos.

[@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.

[@raymondfisher5552]

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

[@tomduncan1970]

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

[@nicholasfrench4374]

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

[@Psa354318]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaelpoganik7266]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@tech595]

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

[@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.

[@normansmith7806]

Very good step by step video!

[@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.

[@udomsimon1]

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

[@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!!!

[@xJackHunter]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@jdreaper2176]

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

[@johncrowley7727]

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

[@rfvc600r]

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

[@Punisher-1]

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

[@lanegarrison2956]

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

[@terrykrajcik8544]

Great video! Thanks for including the torque specs.

[@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

[@robertlonis9350]

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

[@botaman02]

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

[@Patrick-yi7pn]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@tombennett1810]

Great tutorial work, lots of attention to detail.

[@tomnekuda3818]

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

[@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.

[@willhikearizona]

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

[@brownt33]

Thorough and precise. Well Done

[@johnhilger2973]

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

[@daddiepost]

Thank you for this!! 🙏 Going to do the same job next weekend

[@trippiii7715]

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

[@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.

[@roscopeeco1]

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

[@CharleeSimons]

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

[@christianblankenship7683]

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

[@mark98070]

Excellent video! Very informative, Thanks much.

[@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

[@Mattmanramey]

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

[@Dixler683]

You explain things very well.

[@betterthangold9118]

Killer tutorial!! Very detailed and informative.

[@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.

[@atvstel]

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

[@brianrobertson1211]

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

[@seminolekilla]

Awesome video. Helped me fix my truck.

[@350winder]

Thanks, nice video and explanations. Keep up the good work.

[@markchance3540]

Great video very educational! Mines leaking and I can fix it now!

[@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.

[@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.....

[@Slow302]

best video on KZbin without a doubt