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Drive Pinion Seal: Removal

CAUTION: The input flange must not be change for one from another unit.
CAUTION: The drive pinion seal must only be renewed for 1 repair.
    WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Drain the differential lubricant. See Differential Draining and Filling .
  3. Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
    • Remove the 3 bolts and 2 nuts.
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    4. CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
  4. Release the driveshaft from the rear axle drive pinion flange.
    • Remove and discard the 4 Torx bolts.
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  5. Measure the depth of the pinion nut on the pinion shaft.
    • Note measurement for installation.
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    6. CAUTION: This step must be carried out to make sure that the drive pinion nut is correctly tightend on assembly.
  6. Accurately scribe a line to mark the drive pinion shaft to the drive pinion nut and pinion flange.
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  7. Remove the drive pinion flange retaining nut.
    • Using the special tool, counter hold the drive pinion flange.
    • Note number of turns for installation.
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  8. Using the special tool, remove the drive pinion flange.
    • Check flange seal journal for any damage.
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  9. Using the special tool, remove the drive pinion seal.
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