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Removal

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    NOTE: The rear wheels and brake calipers must be removed to prevent brake drag during drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.
  1. Remove the rear brake calipers. Refer to DISC - EXCURSION, F250-F550 SUPER DUTY PICKUP .
  2. Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT - EXCURSION & F250-F550 SUPER DUTY .
  3. Install a Nm (inch-pound) torque wrench on the pinion nut, and record the rotational torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
    Fig 1: Installing Nm (Inch-Pound) Torque Wrench On Pinion Nut
    G01551195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: After removal of the pinion nut, discard it. A new nut must be used for installation.
    Fig 2: Removing Pinion Nut
    G01551196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Use the Flange Holder to hold the pinion flange while removing the pinion nut.
  5. Mark the pinion flange in relation to the drive pinion stem to ensure proper alignment during installation.
    Fig 3: Marking Pinion Flange
    G01551197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Use the 2-Jaw Puller to remove the pinion flange.
    Fig 4: Removing Pinion Flange
    G01551198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Force up on the metal flange of the rear axle drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers to the seal flange and strike with a hammer until the rear axle drive pinion seal is removed.
    Fig 5: Removing Rear Axle Drive Pinion Seal
    G01551199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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