Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

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NOTE: The drive pinion seal is only serviceable on vehicles equipped with a stamped steel differential housing cover. Vehicles equipped with a aluminum differential housing cover replace the complete rear differential unit RDU assembly.

1.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting .

2.

Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft .

3.

Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, hold the pinion flange and remove the pinion flange nut.
- Discard the nut.

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4.

Index-mark the location of the pinion flange to the yoke.

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5.

Using the 2 Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.

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6.

Using the Converter Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove and discard the drive pinion seal.

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