Drive Pinion: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the differential carrier. Refer to: Differential Carrier .
- Remove the drive pinion seal. Refer to: Drive Pinion Seal .
- Remove the drive pinion outer thrust washer.
- Using the special tool and a soft face mallet, tap the drive pinion free of the of the drive pinion outer bearing. Use Special Service Tool: 205-1032 Protector, Pinion Thread. Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer
- Remove the drive pinion and remove and discard the drive pinion outer bearing.
- Remove and discard the drive pinion collapsible spacer.
- Using the bearing puller and a hydraulic press, remove and discard the inner drive pinion bearing. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) Puller, Bearing. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- Using the general equipment, remove and discard the 2 drive pinion bearing cups and remove the drive pinion depth shim. Use the General Equipment: Punch Use the General Equipment: Copper Hammer