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Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
    3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the pinion bearing preload adjustment.
    CAUTION: Do not remove the guide pins or guide pin boots unless a problem is suspected. The guide pins are meant to be sealed for life and are not repairable. Use silicone brake caliper grease or equivalent for re-lubing the caliper slide pins. Other greases can swell the guide pin boots, resulting in contamination and accelerated corrosion and wear of the caliper slide pin mechanism.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses.
  3. Remove the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
    1. Remove the disc brake caliper bolts.
    2. Lift the rear disc brake caliper off the knuckle.
      • Support the caliper assembly with a length of mechanic's wire.
      Fig 1: Removing Rear Disc Brake Caliper Assembly
      G03944156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Index mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
    Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark To Driveshaft And Flange Bolts
    G03878515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: If new driveshaft flange bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original driveshaft flange bolts with threadlock and sealer.
  5. Remove the driveshaft flange bolts.
    6. CAUTION: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the 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 in Fig 3, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Driveshaft Flange Yoke From Pinion Flange
    G03878446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using a suitable tool as shown in Fig 3, disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange, then using mechanic's wire, position the driveshaft aside.
  7. Install a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench on the pinion nut and record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive pinion gear through several revolutions.
    Fig 4: Checking Drive Pinion Gear Rotating Torque
    G03944159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange, to remove and discard the pinion nut.
    Fig 5: Removing Pinion Nut
    G03944160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Index mark the pinion flange and drive pinion gear to maintain initial balance during installation.
    Fig 6: Identifying Index-Mark On Pinion Flange And Drive Pinion Gear
    G03928220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
    Fig 7: Removing Pinion Flange
    G03944162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. If necessary, use a screwdriver to force up the metal flange of the pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer to remove the drive pinion seal.
    Fig 8: Removing Drive Pinion Seal
    G03878521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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