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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 driveshaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, hold the pinion flange and remove the pinion flange nut.
    • Discard the nut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Pinion Flange Holder Fixture
    G06094391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Index-mark the location of the pinion flange to the yoke.
    Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark Location Of Pinion Flange
    G06094392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the 2 Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.
    Fig 3: Identifying Jaw Puller
    G06065001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the Converter Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove and discard the drive pinion seal.
    Fig 4: Identifying Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover And Slide Hammer
    G06065002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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