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Removal






REMOVAL




1. With vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist.
2. Mark a installation reference line (3) across the pinion flange (3) and propeller shaft flange (4).
3. Remove propeller shaft.
4. Remove brake calipers and rotors to prevent any drag.




5. Rotate pinion flange three or four times and verify flange rotates smoothly.
6. Record pinion torque to rotate (1) with a inch pound torque wrench (2).




7. Install two bolts into the pinion flange threaded holes, 180 degrees apart. Position Holder 6719A against the flange and install and tighten two bolts and washers into the remaining holes.
8. Hold the flange with Holder 6719A and remove pinion nut and washer.
9. Mark a line across the pinion shaft and flange (1) for installation reference.
10. Remove companion flange (1) with Puller C-452 (2).
11. Remove pinion seal with seal puller.
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