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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 AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the front tires and wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
    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. Fig 1: Marking Front Driveshaft & Front Axle Flange
    GF0006380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Index-mark the front driveshaft and the front axle flange to maintain driveline balance.
    5. Fig 2: Front Driveshaft Retainers & Bolts
    GF0006618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the front driveshaft from the front axle flange and position it aside.
    • Remove and discard the 4 bolts and 2 retainers.
    • Disconnect the front driveshaft from the front axle flange.
    • Tape the bearing cups to the spider to prevent them from falling off the spider.
    • Position the driveshaft aside.
    6. Fig 3: Checking Pinion Bearing Torque Preload
    GF0006619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Measure the pinion bearing torque preload. Record the reading.
    • Rotate the pinion with a N.m (lb-in) torque wrench. Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
    7. Fig 4: Holding Pinion Flange With Special Tool
    G03919131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the special tool, remove and discard the pinion nut and washer.
    8. Fig 5: Marking Flange And Pinion Shaft
    GF0006620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Index-mark the flange and the pinion shaft.
  8. Using the special tool, remove the flange.
    9. Fig 6: Removing Pinion Seal Using Special Tools
    G03883494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tools, remove the pinion seal. Discard the seal.
  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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