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Drive Pinion Flange: Removal

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  1. NOTE: The rear brake calipers and brake pads must be removed for accurate pinion nut drag torque readings.

    Remove the rear brake pads. Refer to: Brake Pads - F-250/F-350 . Refer to: Brake Pads - F-450/F-550 .

  2. NOTE: Rear straps shown, front straps similar.

    If equipped with a strap style pinion flange, remove and discard the U-joint strap bolts and straps.

    Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

    GFD200710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. If equipped with a flange style pinion flange, disconnect the rear driveshaft from the pinion flange.

    1. Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the pinion flange to maintain alignment during installation.
    2. Remove and discard the driveshaft flange to pinion flange bolts.

      Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

    3. NOTE: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the flange pilot. Pry only in the area shown with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the flange pilot or damage to the driveshaft flange can occur.

      Using a large flat headed screwdriver or tire lever, separate the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver Use the General Equipment: Tire Lever

    4. Support the driveshaft.

    GFD200711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. 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.

    GFD200770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Using the special tool to hold the pinion flange, remove and discard the pinion nut. Use Special Service Tool: 205-126 (T78P-4851-A) Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange.
    GFD200771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Mark the drive pinion flange and the drive pinion stem for reassembly.
    GFD200772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: 4 bolt flange shown, others similar.

    Remove the pinion flange. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller

GFD200773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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