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Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Index-mark the driveshaft flange and the pinion flange.
    3. NOTE: Support the driveshaft.
  3. Disconnect the rear driveshaft U-joint flange.
    • Remove and discard the 4 bolts.
    • Position aside the driveshaft and flange.
    4. Fig 1: Locating Rear Driveshaft Universal Joint Flange Bolts
    GF0029536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, hold the pinion flange while removing the nut.
    • Remove and discard the pinion flange nut.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (205-126)
    GF0029546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Index-mark the location of the pinion to the flange.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Index-Mark On Pinion Of Yoke
    GF0029547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the 2-Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (205-D072)
    GF0029548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the Converter Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the pinion seal.
    8. Fig 5: Removing Seal
    GF0024600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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