Removal

REMOVAL





1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Mark a reference line across the companion flange (3) and propeller shaft flange (4).




3. Remove propeller shaft
4. Remove brake calipers and rotors to prevent any drag.
5. Rotate flange three or four times and verify flange rotates smoothly.
6. Measure torque to rotating pinion with a inch pound torque wrench (2). Record reading for installation reference.




7. Hold companion flange (2) with Wrench C-3281 (1) and remove pinion nut.




8. Remove companion flange (1) with Remover 8992 (2).
9. Remove pinion seal with a seal puller.