Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the driveshaft. REFER to DRIVESHAFT .
Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture 205-126 T78P-4851-A, hold the pinion flange and remove the nut. Discard the nut.

Fig 1: Holding Pinion Flange Using Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture
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Index mark the location of the pinion to the pinion flange.

Fig 2: Identifying Pinion And Pinion Flange Index Mark
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Using the 2 Jaw Puller 205-D072 D97L-4221-A, remove the pinion flange.

Fig 3: Removing Pinion Flange Using 2 Jaw Puller
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Using the Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover 307-309 T94P-77001-BH and Slide Hammer 100-001 T50T-100-A, remove and discard the pinion seal.

Fig 4: Removing Pinion Seal Using Torque Converter Fluid Seal
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