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Pinion Seal: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Mark the universal joint, companion flange and pinion shaft for installation reference.
  3. Remove companion flange bolts and secure the shaft in an upright position to prevent damage to the rear universal joint.
  4. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
  5. Remove brake drums to prevent any drag.
  6. Rotate companion flange three or four times and verify flange rotates smoothly.
  7. Measure rotating torque of the pinion with a inch pound torque wrench and record the reading for installation reference.
  8. Install bolts into two of the threaded holes in the companion flange 180° apart.
  9. Position Holder 6719 against the companion flange and install a bolt and washer into one of the remaining threaded holes. Tighten the bolts so the Holder 6719 is held to the flange.
  10. Remove the pinion nut and washer.
  11. Remove companion flange with Remover C-452 (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Companion Flange
    G02656179Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. Remove pinion seal with a pry tool or slide-hammer mounted screw.
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