Seal, Drive Pinion: Removal: Removal

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Remove front axle assembly from vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Measuring Pinion Rotational Torque
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NOTE:
Torque reading must be taken with a constant rotational speed. Do not measure break away torque.
Using a torque wrench (1), measure and record the pinion rotational torque.

Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Mark On Pinion Flange, Nut & Pinion Shaft
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NOTE:
Due to axle imbalance concerns and bearing preload sensitivity, it is necessary to make sure pinion nut-to-shaft orientation is maintained. If alignment marks are not visible, apply appropriate marks before removing pinion nut.
Apply an alignment mark (2) on the pinion flange nut (1) to the pinion shaft (3) and the pinion flange (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Flange Holder & Pinion Flange
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Using (special tool #C-3281, Holder, Flange) (1) and 32mm socket, remove the pinion flange nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Alignment Mark On Pinion Flange & Pinion Shaft
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NOTE:
Due to axle imbalance concerns and bearing preload sensitivity, it is necessary to make sure pinion flange-to-shaft orientation is maintained. If alignment marks are not visible, apply appropriate marks before removing pinion flange.
Apply an alignment mark (3) on the pinion flange (1) to the pinion shaft (2) and should be aligned after nut has been removed.
Using (special tool #1026, Puller), remove pinion flange from pinion shaft.

Fig 5: Removing Pinion Seal
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Using (special tool #7794-A, Remover, Seal) (1) and (special tool #C-637, Slide Hammer, Universal), remove pinion seal (2) and discard.