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Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
    2. NOTE: Index-mark the pinion and pinion flange to the rear of the driveshaft.
    NOTE: Support the driveshaft.
  2. Remove the 3 bolt and washer assemblies and discard.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tool, hold the pinion flange and remove the nut.
    • Discard the nut.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (205-126)
    GF0045761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Index-mark the location of the pinion to the yoke.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Index-Mark
    GF0045762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (205-D072)
    GF0029548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, remove the seal.
    7. Fig 5: Removing Seal
    GF0024600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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