Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 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 AND LIFTING article.
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.

NOTE: Index-mark the pinion flange to the pinion shaft prior to removal.

Use the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to prevent the flange from turning while removing the lock nut and washer.
- Discard the lock nut and washer.

Fig 1: Holding Pinion Flange With Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the 2-Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.

Fig 2: Removing Pinion Flange Using Special Tools

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Using the Bushing Remover and Slide Hammer, remove and discard the pinion seal.

Fig 3: Removing Pinion Seal Using Special Tools

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Clean the pinion seal seat.