Drive Pinion: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier .
- Remove the drive pinion seal. Refer to: Drive Pinion Seal .
- Remove the drive pinion outer shim.
- Using the special tool and a soft face mallet, tap the drive pinion outer bearing. Use Special Service Tool: 205-229 (T85T-4209-AH) Protector, Drive Pinion Thread. Use the General Equipment: Rubber Mallet.
- Remove the drive pinion and remove and discard the drive pinion outer bearing.
- Remove and discard the drive pinion collapsible spacer.
- Using the special tool and a hydraulic press, remove and discard the inner drive pinion bearing. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) Puller, Bearing. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press.
- Remove the inner drive pinion bearing shim.
- Using the general equipment, remove and discard the 2 drive pinion bearing cups. Use the General Equipment: Punch Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer.