Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. 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 rear brake caliper and support bracket as an assembly. Wire the caliper and support bracket out of the way.
- Remove the driveshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
- Using a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench on the pinion nut, record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive pinion gear through several revolutions.
- Use the special tool to hold the rear axle pinion flange while removing the differential drive pinion nut.
- Index-mark the rear axle pinion flange and drive pinion gear to maintain initial balance during installation.
- Using the special tool, remove the rear axle pinion flange.
- Use a screwdriver to force up the metal flange of the rear axle drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer to remove the rear axle drive pinion seal.
CAUTION:
Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses.
CAUTION:
After removing the differential drive pinion nut, discard it. Always use a new differential drive pinion nut for installation.