Drive Pinion: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove differential case (4204). For additional information, refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE .
- Mark the driveshaft flange and the pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
- Remove the four bolts.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove the pinion flange and pinion nut. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE .
- Remove the rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger (4670).
- Remove the rear axle drive pinion seal (4676). For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION SEAL .
- Using a soft-faced hammer and the special tool, drive the pinion out of the outer pinion bearing and remove the drive pinion through the rear of the housing.
- Remove and discard the collapsible spacer.
- Using the special tool, remove the pinion bearing cone the roller assembly.
- Using the special tools, remove the outer differential bearing cup.
- Using the special tools, remove the inner differential bearing cup.
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.
NOTE:
Do not remove the pinion bearing cups from the carrier casting unless the cups are damaged.