Pinion Seal - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove wheels.
2. Push back brake pads and release hand brake.
3. Remove propeller shaft.
4. Rotate pinion with inch pound torque and record torque to rotate.
5. Mark installation position of collared nut with respect to drive pinion.
6. Bend pinion nut lock back with a punch and hammer.
7. Hold pinion flange (1) with flange Wrench C-3281(2) and remove pinion nut.





8. Mark a line across the pinion shaft and flange for installation reference.
9. Remove pinion flange (1) with Puller C-452 (2).
10. Remove pinion seal with a seal pick.