Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist or raise the rear end of the vehicle with a jack. Install safety stands under the frame rails and lower the jack or hoist enough to allow the rear axle to drop into the rebound position for working clearance. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Index-mark the driveshaft flange and the pinion flange to maintain driveline balance during assembly.
- Remove the four bolts.
- Using a suitable tool as shown in Fig 3, disconnect the driveshaft flange yoke from the pinion flange and position the driveshaft aside.
- Use the special tool to prevent the flange from turning while removing the lock nut and washer.
- Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
- Using the special tools, remove and discard the pinion seal.
- Clean the pinion seal seat.
CAUTION:
The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange. Pry only in the area shown in Fig 3 with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange.
CAUTION:
Index-mark the pinion flange to the pinion shaft prior to removal.