Drive Pinion Flange and Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front brake pads. Refer to: Brake Pads .
- Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
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NOTE: Rotational torque of the drive pinion flange must be measured and recorded using a Nm (lb-in) torque wrench for correct pinion bearing preload when reassembled. This will be the torque-to-turn measurement.
- Using a dial type torque wrench, measure and record the rotational torque of the drive pinion.
- Index-mark the pinion flange and the drive pinion stem.
- Using the special tool, remove and discard the pinion nut. Use Special Service Tool: 205-126 (T78P-4851-A) Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange.
- Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange. Use Special Service Tool: 303-144 (T79T-6316-A) Remover, Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer.
- Using the general equipment, remove and discard the drive pinion seal. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
- Clean and inspect the pinion flange mating surfaces and pinion seal surface.