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Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

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CAUTION: This operation disturbs the differential pinion bearing preload. Carefully reset the preload during assembly.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
    2. Fig 1: Locating Index-Mark On Front Driveshaft & Pinion Flange
    GF0009701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Index-mark the front driveshaft and pinion flange.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Pinion Flange, Driveshaft & Universal Joint Spider Retainers Bolts
    GF0009792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the driveshaft to hang unsupported.
  3. Disconnect the front driveshaft from the pinion flange, and position it aside.
    1. Remove the bolts and the universal joint spider retainers.
    2. Disconnect the front driveshaft from the pinion flange.
    3. Position the front driveshaft aside.
    4. Fig 3: Measuring Torque Required To Maintain Pinion Rotation Using Torque Wrench
    GF0009793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Measure the pinion bearing preload.
    • Using a N.m (inch-pound) torque wrench, measure the torque required to maintain pinion rotation. Record the measurement.
    5. Fig 4: Index-Marking Pinion Flange And Pinion Stem
    GF0009794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Index-mark the pinion flange and the pinion stem.
    6. Fig 5: Holding Pinion Flange With Special Tool (205-126)
    GF0009795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange while removing the nut.
    7. Fig 6: Removing Pinion Flange Using Special Tool (205-D072)
    GF0009796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Place a drain pan under the differential housing.
  7. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
  8. Inspect the pinion flange for burrs and damage. Inspect the end of the pinion flange that contacts the bearing cone, the nut counterbore and the seal surface for nicks. Discard the pinion flange as necessary.
    9. Fig 7: Removing Pinion Seal Using Special Tool (307-309)
    GF0009797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool and a suitable impact slide hammer, remove the pinion seal.
    10. Fig 8: Identifying Outer Drive Pinion Bearing And Drive Pinion Shaft Oil Slinger
    GF0000839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the front axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger and the differential pinion bearing.
  11. Remove and discard the collapsible spacer.
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