Pinion Flange: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Remove the driveshaft.





2. Remove the pinion flange nut.
Match mark the pinion nut to the pinion flange.
Loosen the pinion flange nut 180°.
Tighten the pinion flange nut to the match mark. Note the force required to tighten to the match mark.
Remove the pinion flange nut.





3. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
4. Remove the oil seal dust cover.





5. Remove the pinion oil seal.

Installation





1. NOTE: Check the rear axle pinion flange, rear axle housing and pinion stem splines for damage.

Install the pinion oil seal.
2. Install the oil seal dust cover.





3. Install the pinion flange.





4. Install the pinion flange nut.
Tighten the pinion flange nut to the noted force required when removed.
Tighten the pinion flange nut to a further 10%.
5. Install the driveshaft.