Drive Pinion Flange: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. 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 .
- Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
- Remove the disc brake calipers. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
- Mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
- Remove and discard the four bolts.
- Using a suitable tool as shown inFig 3 disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion flange.
- Position the driveshaft out of the way.
- Install a Nm (inch-pound) torque wrench on the pinion nut and record the torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
- Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange while removing the pinion nut.
- Mark the axle pinion flange in relation to the drive pinion stem to make sure of correct alignment during installation.
- Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
CAUTION:
Remove the brake calipers to prevent brake drag during drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.
CAUTION:
Never allow the rear disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Provide suitable support.
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 in Fig 3 with a suitable tool to disconnect the yoke from the flange.
CAUTION:
After removal of the pinion nut, discard it. A new nut must be used for installation.