Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE - FORD .
- Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
- Install a Nm torque wrench on the pinion nut and record the rotational torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
- Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to hold the pinion flange, remove the pinion nut.
- Discard the pinion nut.
- Mark the pinion flange in relation to the drive pinion stem to make sure alignment is correct during installation.
- Using the 2 Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.
- Force up on the metal flange of the rear axle drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers to the seal flange and strike with a hammer until the rear axle drive pinion seal is removed.
NOTE:
The color on the rear face of the drive pinion nut is critical to this repair. Use the same color new drive pinion nut for installation. If a new collapsible spacer must be installed for pinion bearing preload reduction, install the nut supplied with the new spacer kit or damage to the component may occur.