Pinion Companion Flange & Oil Seal: Removal
- 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 .
- 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.
- 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.