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Pinion Flange: Service and Repair

Drive Pinion Flange

Service Repair No - 51.16.36

Special Service Tools





Removal

1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the exhaust system.

3. WARNING: Do not lever the driveshaft joints to release from the power transfer unit or the rear differential flanges.

CAUTION: Mark the components to aid installation.

Discard the bolts.





4. CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.





5. Position a container to collect the oil spillage.
Using the special tool, remove the drive flange.
Special Service Tools: Retainer, Drive Flange

Discard the nut.





Installation

1. WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.

Using the special tool, install the drive flange.
Special Service Tools: Retainer, Drive Flange

Torque:
130 Nm

2. CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

NOTE: Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position.

Install the driveshaft to the active on-demand coupling.
Torque:
40 Nm





3. Install the driveshaft rear support bracket.

Torque:
35 Nm

4. Check and top-up the active on-demand coupling fluid level.
5. Install the exhaust system.
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