Pinion Flange & Oil Seal: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Scribe alignment marks on propeller shaft and companion flange. Remove propeller shaft, wheels and brake drums. Install an INCH lb. torque wrench on pinion nut. Measure and record pinion bearing preload through several revolutions of pinion flange. Then using a holding tool, hold pinion flange and remove pinion nut.
- Mark position of companion flange on pinion shaft, then remove flange. Using a slide hammer and seal remover (1175-AC), remove pinion seal from housing.