Removal

REMOVAL




1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Mark a reference line across the axle flange (3) and propeller shaft flange (4).




3. Remove propeller shaft
4. Remove brake calipers and rotors to prevent any drag.
5. Rotate flange three or four times and verify flange rotates smoothly.
6. Record pinion torque to rotating (1) with a inch pound torque wrench (2) for installation reference.




7. Install bolts into two of the threaded holes in the flange 180� apart.
8. Position Holder 6719A against the flange and install a bolt and washer into one of the remaining threaded holes. Tighten the bolts so the Holder 6719A is held to the flange.
9. Remove pinion nut and washer.
10. Mark a line across the pinion shaft and flange (1) for installation reference.
11. Remove flange (1) with Puller C-452 (2).
12. Remove pinion seal with seal puller.