REMOVAL

1. With transmission in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove brake rotors and calipers.
3. Remove propeller shaft.
4. Rotate pinion gear three or four times.
5. Record pinion torque to rotate (1) with an inch pound torque wrench (2), for installation reference.

6. Hold pinion flange (1) with Flange Wrench C-3281 (2) and remove pinion nut.
7. Mark a reference line across the pinion shaft and flange for installation reference.

8. Remove pinion flange (1) with Puller C-452 (2).
9. Remove seal with a seal puller.