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Drive Pinion: Removal

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  1. Remove the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
  2. Remove the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
  3. Mark the driveshaft flange and the pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
    Fig 1: Marking Driveshaft Flange And Pinion Flange
    G03272239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the four driveshaft bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Driveshaft Bolts
    G03272240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the yoke from the flange. Pry only in the area shown with a suitable tool to disconnect the yoke from the flange.
  5. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion flange.
    • Position the driveshaft aside.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Driveshaft Centering Socket Yoke
      G03272241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install a N.m (inch/pound) torque wrench on the pinion nut and record the torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
    Fig 4: Identifying Pinion Nut
    G03272242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the pinion flange and pinion nut. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE .
  8. Install the special tool. Using a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion assembly out of the front bearing cone and remove it through the rear of the housing.
    • Remove the rear axle drive pinion seal. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION SEAL .
    • Remove the rear axle drive pinion oil slinger.
      Fig 5: Removing Pinion Assembly
      G03272243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the collapsible spacer and discard it.
    Fig 6: Removing Collapsible Spacer
    G03272244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, remove the pinion bearing.
    Fig 7: Removing Pinion Bearing
    G03272245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the carrier casting unless the cups are damaged.
    Fig 8: Removing Outer Differential Bearing Cup
    G03272246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the outer differential bearing cup with the special tools.
  12. Remove the inner differential bearing cup with the special tools.
    Fig 9: Removing Inner Differential Bearing Cup
    G03272247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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