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Pinion Companion Flange & Oil Seal: Removal

  1. Raise vehicle. Remove wheels, calipers and rotors. DO NOT allow calipers to hang by brake hose. Always support caliper with wire connected to frame. Remove drive shaft. See DRIVE SHAFT  .
  2. Using an INCH-lb. torque wrench, measure and record torque required to rotate pinion through several revolutions. Hold companion flange, and remove pinion nut. Mark companion flange and pinion shaft for installation reference.
  3. Using Companion Flange Remover (D97L-4221-A), remove companion flange. Pry pinion oil seal from axle housing using small pry bar. DO NOT damage sealing surface of axle housing.