Pinion Range & Oil Seal: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels and brake drums. Scribe alignment marks on companion flange and propeller shaft for installation reference, then remove propeller shaft. Using an INCH lb. torque wrench, measure and record torque required to rotate pinion through several revolutions.
- Mark companion flange in relation to pinion shaft. Hold companion flange and remove pinion nut. Remove companion flange and seal with suitable puller.