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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 & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the front tires and wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
    3. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
  3. Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts from the LH and RH brake calipers and position the calipers aside.
  4. Index-mark the front driveshaft and the front axle flange to maintain driveline balance.
    Fig 1: Locating Marks On Front Driveshaft And Front Axle Flange
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  5. Disconnect the front driveshaft from the front axle flange and position it aside.
    1. Remove and discard the 4 bolts and 2 retainers.
    2. Disconnect the front driveshaft from the front axle flange.
    3. Tape the bearing cups to the spider to prevent them from falling off the spider.
    4. Position the driveshaft aside.
      Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Bolts
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  6. Measure the pinion bearing torque preload. Record the reading.
    • Rotate the pinion with a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench. Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
      Fig 3: Measuring Pinion Bearing Torque Preload
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  7. Using the special tool, remove and discard the pinion nut and washer.
    Fig 4: Holding Pinion Flange With Special Tool
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    8. NOTE: Index-mark the flange and the pinion shaft.
    Fig 5: Removing Flange
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  8. Using the special tool, remove the flange.
  9. Using the special tools, remove the pinion seal. Discard the seal.
    Fig 6: Removing Pinion Seal Using Special Tools
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  10. Clean and inspect the following:
    • The seal mounting surface.
    • The flange lugs and the flange end that contacts the bearing cone.
      • Verify that the flange nut counterbore and the seal contact surfaces are smooth and free of nicks.
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