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Universal Joint Flange-Front: Removal

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CAUTION: This operation disturbs the pinion bearing preload. Carefully reset the preload during assembly.
NOTE: The front drive axle must be in NEUTRAL before beginning this procedure.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Differential Support
    G02187072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the front differential support.
    1. Remove the nut and bolt.
    2. Remove the nuts and bolts.
    3. Remove the front differential support.
  3. Index-mark the front driveshaft to the axle universal joint flange (4858).
    Fig 2: Indexing Front Drive Shaft Flange
    G02187073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Do not allow the driveshaft to hang unsupported.
  4. Disconnect and support the front driveshaft.
    1. Remove the four bolts.
    2. Carefully disconnect and support the front driveshaft.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Front Driveshaft
      G02187074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using a Nm (inch/pound) torque wrench, measure the torque necessary to maintain pinion rotation.

    Record the measurement for reference during installation.

    Fig 4: Measuring Pinion Rotation Torque
    G02187075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Index-mark the axle universal joint flange to the pinion stem.
    Fig 5: Indexing Axle Universal Joint Flange To The Pinion Stem
    G02187076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the special tool, and loosen, but do not remove the pinion nut.
    Fig 6: Loosening Pinion Flange Nut
    G02187077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Before proceeding, place a drain pan under the differential carrier (3A412).
  8. With the pinion nut still engaged by a few threads, use the special tool to separate the axle universal joint flange from the pinion gear (3N175).
    Fig 7: Separating The Axle Universal Joint Flange From Pinion Gear
    G02187078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the nut and the flange.
  10. Inspect the axle universal joint flange for burrs, the nut counterbore and the seal contact surface for nicks, and the bearing cone contact area for damage. Install a new flange if necessary.
  11. Check the pinion stem splines for burrs. If burrs are evident, remove them with a fine crocus cloth.
  12. Working in a rotating motion, wipe the pinion clean.
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