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Drive Pinion Flange: Removal

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  1. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
    2. CAUTION: Remove the brake drums (1126) to prevent brake drag during drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.
  2. Remove the brake drums. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM article.
    3. CAUTION: Index-mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange (4851) for correct alignment during installation.
    Fig 1: Index Marking & Removing Driveshaft Flange Bolts
    G03272466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the four bolts.
    4. CAUTION: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange. Pry only in the area shown with a suitable tool to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Driveshaft Flange From Rear Axle Pinion Flange
    G03272467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft flange from the rear axle pinion flange.
  5. Install a N.m (inch-pound) torque wrench on the nut and record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
    Fig 3: Measuring Pinion Rotational Torque
    G03272468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Discard the nut after removing it. Install a new nut during installation.
    Fig 4: Removing Pinion Nut
    G03272469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange while removing the nut.
  7. Index-mark the pinion flange and the drive pinion stem for correct alignment during installation.
    Fig 5: Index Marking Pinion Flange & Drive Pinion Stem
    G03272470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
    Fig 6: Removing Pinion Flange
    G03272471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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