Drive Pinion Seal

Drive Pinion Seal









Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

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

3. NOTE: Support the driveshaft.

Disconnect the rear driveshaft U-joint flange.

- Remove and discard the 4 bolts.

- Position aside the driveshaft and flange.





4. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, 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 2 Jaw Puller, remove the pinion flange.





7. Using the Converter Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the pinion seal.





Installation

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

Using the Pinion Drive Seal Installer, install the pinion seal.





2. NOTE: Lubricate the pinion flange with grease.

Line up the index marks and position the pinion flange.





3. Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture, install a new pinion nut.
- Tighten to 244 Nm (180 lb-ft).





4. Line up the index marks and position the rear driveshaft and U-joint flange.
- Install the 4 new bolts.

- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).