Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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.

Fig 1: Marking Driveshaft Flange And Pinion Flange

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Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the rear axle pinion flange.

Fig 2: Locating Bolts On Driveshaft

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Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange-to-rear axle pinion flange bolts.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Driveshaft Flange Yoke From Pinion Flange

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CAUTION: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the rear axle flange pilot. Using a suitable tool, pry only in the area shown to disconnect the driveshaft flange or damage to the driveshaft may occur.

NOTE: It may be necessary to tap the driveshaft flange with a soft-faced hammer if a pry area is not available on the driveshaft flange.

NOTE: Do not allow the driveshaft to hang unsupported.

Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft flange from the rear axle pinion flange and support the driveshaft.

Fig 4: Holding Pinion Flange With Special Tool

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NOTE: Index-mark the flange to the pinion shaft.

Using the special tool to prevent the flange or yoke from turning, remove and discard the pinion nut and washer.

Fig 5: Removing Pinion Flange Using Special Tool

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Using the special tool, remove the flange or yoke.

Fig 6: Removing Pinion Seal Using Special Tools

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Using the special tools, remove the pinion seal.
Clean the rear axle pinion seal seat.