Pinion Flange & Pinion Seal: Removal
- Raise vehicle and support. Allow rear axle housing assembly to hang free. Remove drive shaft from pinion flange.
- Hold pinion flange with Pinion Flange Holder/Remover (J-8614-01
or J-8614-1
). See Fig 1. Remove pinion self-locking nut and washer (if equipped). Install Pinion Flange Remover (J-8614-1
, J-8614-2
and J-8614-3
). See Fig 1. Remove pinion flange from pinion. Pry pinion seal from housing bore.
CAUTION: DO NOT hammer pinion flange onto pinion shaft; pinion flange, ring gear and pinion may be damaged.