Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the rear driveshaft universal joint caps.
1. Index-mark the pinion and pinion flange to the rear of the driveshaft.
2. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 cap straps.
  - Support the driveshaft.
    
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Driveshaft Universal Joint Caps
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Discard the nut after removing it. Install a new nut during installation.

Using the special tool, hold the pinion flange while removing the nut.
- Remove the nut.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Pinion Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Index-mark the location of the pinion to the yoke.

Fig 3: Identifying Index-Mark Location Of Pinion To Yoke
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.

Fig 4: Removing Pinion Flange
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, remove the seal.

Fig 5: Removing Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.