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Seal, Drive Pinion: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Measuring Pinion Torque To Rotate
GC0107592Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Mark propeller shaft and pinion flange (1) for installation reference.
  2. Remove propeller shaft.
  3. Remove hub bearings and axle shafts.
  4. Rotate pinion gear three or four times.
  5. Record pinion torque to rotate (1) with an inch pound torque wrench (2) for installation reference.
    Fig 2: Flange Wrench
    GC0107636Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Hold pinion flange (1) with Flange Wrench (special tool #8979, Wrench, Pinion Flange) (2) and remove pinion flange nut and washer.
    Fig 3: Pinion Flange Puller
    GC0107637Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Mark a line across the pinion shaft and flange for installation reference.
  8. Remove pinion flange (1) with Pinion Flange Puller (special tool #8992, Remover, Pinion Flange) (2).
  9. Remove pinion seal with a seal puller.
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