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Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

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  1. Remove the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE - FORD .
    NOTE: The color on the rear face of the drive pinion nut is critical to this repair. Use the same color new drive pinion nut for installation. If a new collapsible spacer must be installed for pinion bearing preload reduction, install the nut supplied with the new spacer kit or damage to the component may occur.
  2. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  3. Install a Nm torque wrench on the pinion nut and record the rotational torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
    Fig 1: Locating Pinion
    G07478424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the pinion flange, remove the pinion nut.
    • Discard the pinion nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Pinion Nut Using Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture
    G07478425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Mark the pinion flange in relation to the drive pinion stem to make sure alignment is correct during installation.
    Fig 3: View Of Pinion Flange Marking
    G07478426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the 2 Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.
    Fig 4: Removing Pinion Flange Using Jaw Puller
    G07478427Courtesy 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 Using Required Tools
    G07478428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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