Pinion Flange: Service and Repair

Drive Pinion Seal

Special Tool(s):

Material:

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove and discard the 4 rear driveshaft universal joint flange bolts.
^ Support the driveshaft.





3. NOTE: Discard the nut after removing it. Install a new nut during installation.

Using the special tool, hold the pinion flange while removing the nut.
^ Remove the nut.





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





5. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.





6. Using the special tools, remove the seal.





Installation

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

Using the special tool, install the seal.





2. NOTE: Lubricate the pinion flange with premium long-life grease.

Line up the index marks and position the pinion flange.





3. Using the special tool, install the pinion nut.
^ Tighten to 244 Nm (180 ft. lbs).





4. Line up the index marks and install the rear driveshaft universal joint flange.
^ Tighten the bolts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs).