Pinion Flange: Service and Repair

Drive Pinion Seal








Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. NOTE: Index-mark the pinion and pinion flange to the rear of the driveshaft.

NOTE: Support the driveshaft.

Remove the 3 bolt and washer assemblies and discard.





3. Using the special tool, hold the pinion flange and remove the nut.
^ Discard 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 tool, 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 new pinion nut.
^ Tighten to 244 Nm (180 lb-ft).





4. NOTE: Align the driveshaft alignment marks.

Position the rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint.
^ Install the 3 new bolt and washer assemblies.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).