Companion Flange & Oil Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove drive shaft. See DRIVE SHAFT . Using a chisel and hammer, unstake companion flange nut. Remove nut. Using puller, remove companion flange, oil seal and oil slinger. Discard oil seal. Using puller, remove front bearing and spacer. Discard bearing and spacer.