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. Index-mark the driveshaft flange and the pinion flange.

3. NOTE: Support the driveshaft.

Disconnect the rear driveshaft universal joint flange.
^ Remove and discard the 4 bolts.
^ Position aside the driveshaft and flange.





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





5. Index-mark the location of the pinion to the flange.





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





7. Using the special tool, remove the pinion seal.





Installation

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

Using the special tool, install the pinion 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 a new pinion nut.
^ Tighten to 244 Nm (180 lb-ft).





4. Line up the index marks and position the rear driveshaft and universal joint flange.
^ Install the 4 new bolts.
^ Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).