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Drive Pinion Flange: Removal

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    NOTE: The rear wheels and disc brake calipers must be removed to prevent brake drag during drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.
  1. Remove the rear disc brake calipers and wire them aside. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
  2. Mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
    Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Mark On Driveshaft Flange And Pinion Flange
    G03884289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove and discard the four bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark To Driveshaft And Flange Bolts
    G03878515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. 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.
  4. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion flange.
    • Position the driveshaft out of the way.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Driveshaft Centering Socket Yoke From Rear Axle Pinion Flange
      G03884291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install a torque wrench on the pinion nut and record the torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
    Fig 4: Installing Torque Wrench On Pinion Nut
    G03884292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: After removal of the pinion nut, discard it. A new nut must be used for installation.
    Fig 5: Holding Pinion Flange
    G03884293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, hold the pinion flange and remove the pinion nut.
  7. Mark the pinion flange in relation to the drive pinion stem to ensure correct alignment during installation.
    Fig 6: Identifying Index-Mark Pinion Flange In Relation To Drive Pinion
    G03884294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
    Fig 7: Removing Pinion Flange
    G03883971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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