Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

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NOTE: The color on the rear face of the drive pinion nut is critical to this repair. Use the same color new drive pinion nut for installation. If a new collapsible spacer must be installed for pinion bearing preload reduction, install the nut supplied with the new spacer kit or damage to the component may occur.

Remove the axle shafts. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft .
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
Install a N.m torque wrench on the pinion nut and record the rotational torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.

Fig 1: Installing N.m Torque Wrench On Pinion Nut & Record Rotational Torque Required To Maintain Rotation Of Pinion Through Several Revolutions

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

Fig 2: Removing Pinion Nut Using Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture To Hold Pinion Flange

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Mark the pinion flange in relation to the drive pinion stem to make sure alignment is correct during installation.

Fig 3: Aligning Pinion Flange With Drive Pinion Shaft

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Using the 2-Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.

Fig 4: Removing Pinion Flange Using 2-Jaw Puller

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Force up on the metal flange of the rear axle drive pinion seal. Install gripping pliers to the seal flange and strike with a hammer until the rear axle drive pinion seal is removed.

Fig 5: Removing Drive Pinion Oil Seal And Slinger

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