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Pinion Seal: Removal

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Fig 1: Identifying Reference Line
GC0028605Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  2. Mark a reference line across the axle flange (3) and propeller shaft flange (4).
    Fig 2: Torque To Rotate
    GC0028606Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Remove propeller shaft
  4. Remove brake calipers and rotors to prevent any drag.
  5. Rotate flange three or four times and verify flange rotates smoothly.
  6. Measure torque to rotating pinion flange (1) with a inch pound torque wrench (2). Record reading for installation reference.
  7. Hold pinion flange with Wrench C-3281 and remove pinion nut and washer.
  8. Remove flange with two jaw puller.
  9. Remove pinion seal with a seal pick or slide-hammer mounted screw.
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