Pinion Seal - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. Remove axle shafts.
2. Mark the propeller shaft and pinion flange for installation reference.
3. Remove propeller shaft.
4. Rotate pinion gear (1) three or four times.
5. Measure and record the amount of torque necessary to rotate the pinion gear with an inch pound torque wrench (2).





6. Hold pinion flange (1) with Flange Wrench (2) and remove pinion flange nut.





7. Remove pinion flange (1) with Pinion Flange Puller (2).
8. Remove pinion shaft seal with a seal puller or slide hammer mounted screw.