Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.

NOTE: Index-mark the pinion and pinion flange to the rear of the driveshaft.

NOTE: Support the driveshaft.

Remove the 3 bolt and washer assemblies and discard.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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Using the special tool, hold the pinion flange and remove the nut.
- Discard the nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (205-126)

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Index-mark the location of the pinion to the yoke.

Fig 3: Identifying Index-Mark

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Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (205-D072)

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Using the special tool, remove the seal.

Fig 5: Removing Seal

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