Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove and discard the 4 rear driveshaft U-joint flange bolts.
- Support the driveshaft.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Driveshaft Universal Joint Flange Bolts

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Using the special tool, hold the pinion flange and remove and discard the nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (205-126)

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

Fig 3: Identifying Index-Mark On Pinion Of Yoke

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Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (205-D072)

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Using the special tools, remove and discard the drive pinion seal.

Fig 5: Removing Drive Pinion Seal Using Special Tools (307-309, 100-001)

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