Pinion Flange & Oil Seal: Removal
- Raise vehicle and support with safety stands. Remove wheel assemblies and brake drums. Scribe alignment marks on companion flange and drive shaft for installation reference. Remove drive shaft.
- Using an INCH lb. torque wrench, measure and record torque required to rotate pinion through several revolutions.
- Mark companion flange in relation to pinion shaft. Hold companion flange and remove pinion nut. Remove companion flange and seal with puller.