REMOVAL

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

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

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