Drive Pinion Seal

Rear Drive Axle/Differential

Drive Pinion Seal

















Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the driveshaft.

3. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, hold the pinion flange and remove the pinion flange nut.
- Discard the nut.





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





5. Using the 2 Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.





6. Using the Converter Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove and discard the drive pinion seal.





Installation

1. NOTE: Make sure that the mating surface is clean before installing the new seal.

Using the Pinion Seal Replacer, install the drive pinion seal.





2. NOTE: Lubricate the pinion flange splines with grease.

Line up the index marks and position the pinion flange.





3. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, install the new pinion flange nut.
- Tighten to 244 Nm (180 lb-ft).





4. Install the driveshaft.