Pinion Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Mark a reference line across the axle flange (3) and propeller shaft flange (4).
- Remove propeller shaft
- Remove brake calipers and rotors to prevent any drag.
- Rotate flange three or four times and verify flange rotates smoothly.
- Measure torque to rotating pinion flange (1) with a inch pound torque wrench (2). Record reading for installation reference.
- Hold pinion flange with Wrench C-3281 and remove pinion nut and washer.
- Remove flange with two jaw puller.
- Remove pinion seal with a seal pick or slide-hammer mounted screw.