Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Index-mark the driveshaft flange and the pinion flange.

NOTE: Support the driveshaft.

Disconnect the rear driveshaft U-joint flange.
- Remove and discard the 4 bolts.
- Position aside the driveshaft and flange.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Driveshaft U-Joint Flange Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, hold the pinion flange while removing the nut.
- Remove and discard the pinion flange nut.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Drive Pinion Flange Holder Fixture
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Index-mark the location of the pinion to the flange.

Fig 3: Identifying Index-Mark On Pinion And Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the 2 Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.

Fig 4: Identifying Jaw Puller
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Converter Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the pinion seal.

Fig 5: Identifying Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover And Slide Hammer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.