Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the disc brake caliper bolts and the disc brake caliper.
- Using mechanic's wire, position aside the disc brake caliper.
- Remove the brake disc.
- Index mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange for correct alignment during installation.
- Remove the 4 driveshaft flange bolts.
- Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the pinion flange.
- Using mechanic's wire, position the driveshaft aside.
- Using a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench on the pinion nut, record the torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion gear through several revolutions.
- Using the special tool to hold the pinion flange, remove and discard the pinion nut.
- Index mark the pinion flange in relation to the drive pinion stem to make sure of correct alignment during installation.
- Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
- Force up on the metal flange of the drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers and strike with a hammer until the drive pinion seal is removed.
CAUTION:
The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the pinion flange. Pry only in the area shown with a suitable tool to disconnect the driveshaft centering socket yoke from the pinion flange.