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Drive Pinion: Removal

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  1. Remove the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT  .
  2. Remove the differential case. For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE  .
  3. Mark the driveshaft flange and the pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
    Fig 1: Marking Driveshaft Flange With Pinion Flange
    G03434218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the four driveshaft bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Driveshaft Bolts
    G03434219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the yoke from the flange. Pry only in the area shown with a suitable tool to disconnect the yoke from the flange.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Driveshaft Centering Socket Yoke From Rear Axle Pinion Flange
    G03434220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion flange.
    • Position the driveshaft aside.
  6. Install a Nm (inch/pound) torque wrench on the pinion nut and record the torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
    Fig 4: Checking Rotational Torque
    G03434221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the pinion flange and pinion nut. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE  .
  8. Install the special tool. Using a soft-faced hammer, drive the pinion assembly out of the front bearing cone and remove it through the rear of the housing.
    • Remove the rear axle drive pinion seal. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION SEAL  .
    • Remove the rear axle drive pinion oil slinger.
    Fig 5: Removing Pinion Assembly
    G03434222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the collapsible spacer and discard it.
    Fig 6: Removing Collapsible Spacer
    G03434223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, remove the pinion bearing.
    Fig 7: Removing Pinion Bearing
    G03434224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the carrier casting unless the cups are damaged.
    Fig 8: Removing Outer Differential Bearing Cup
    G03434225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the outer differential bearing cup with the special tools.
  12. Remove the inner differential bearing cup with the special tools.
    Fig 9: Removing Inner Differential Bearing Cup
    G03434226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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