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Drive Pinion Flange and Seal: Removal

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CAUTION: The color on the rear face of the drive pinion nut is critical to this repair. Use the same color new drive pinion nut for installation as the original. If a new collapsible spacer must be installed for pinion bearing preload reduction, install the nut supplied with the new spacer or damage to the component may occur.
CAUTION: This operation disturbs the pinion bearing preload. Carefully reset the pinion bearing preload during assembly.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
  3. Remove the front brake pads. For additional information, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE article.
  4. Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
  5. Measure and record the pinion bearing preload.
    • Using a N.m (lb-in) torque wrench, rotate the pinion gear. Measure the torque required to maintain pinion gear rotation.
    Fig 1: Measuring Record Pinion Bearing Preload
    GF0003224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Index-mark the pinion flange and the drive pinion gear.
    Fig 2: Index-Marking Pinion Flange And Drive Pinion Gear
    GF0003225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. CAUTION: Install a new pinion nut with the same color as the original if not replacing the collapsible spacer. If a new collapsible spacer is installed, install the nut in the kit or damage to the component may occur.
    Fig 3: Identifying Pinion Nut And Washer
    GF0003226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the special tool to hold the pinion flange, remove and discard the pinion nut and washer.
  8. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
    Fig 4: Identifying Pinion Flange
    GF0003227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Inspect the pinion flange for burrs and damage. Inspect the end of the pinion flange that contacts the pinion bearing cone, pinion nut counterbore and drive pinion seal surface for nicks. Discard the pinion flange if damaged.
    10. CAUTION: Do not damage the axle housing.
    Fig 5: Removing Drive Pinion Oil Seal
    G03878521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Force up on the metal flange of the drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer to remove the drive pinion seal.
  11. Verify the splines on the drive pinion gear are free of burrs. If burrs are evident, remove them with a fine crocus cloth.
  12. Clean the drive pinion seal bore.
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