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Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

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  1. Position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    2. NOTE: The rear wheels and brake drums must be removed to prevent brake drag during drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  3. Remove the rear brake drums. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM .
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Brake Drums
    G03272711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
    Fig 2: Marking Driveshaft Flange And Pinion Flange
    G03272712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the four driveshaft bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft Bolts
    G03272713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. 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.
  6. Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the rear axle pinion flange.
    • Position the driveshaft out of the way.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Driveshaft Centering Socket Yoke From Rear Axle Pinion Flange
      G03272714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install an inch-pound torque wrench on the pinion nut and record the torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
    Fig 5: Measuring Torque Required To Rotate Pinion
    G03272715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: After removal of the pinion nut, discard it. A new nut must be used for installation.
    Fig 6: Removing Pinion Nut Using Special Tool
    G03272716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, hold the pinion flange and remove the pinion nut.
  9. Mark the pinion flange in relation to the drive pinion stem to make sure of correct alignment during installation.
    Fig 7: Marking Pinion Flange & Drive Pinion Stem
    G03272717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
    Fig 8: Removing Pinion Flange
    G03272718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Force up on the metal flange of the rear axle drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer until the rear axle pinion seal is removed.
    Fig 9: Removing Pinion Seal
    G03272719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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