Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Drive Pinion Seal

Special Service tools





Flange holding tool 205-053





Pinion seal installer 204-264





Flange remover/replacer plate 204-265





Flange remover/replacer boss 204-266





Flange remover/replacer shaft center 204-267





Flange remover/replacer forcing screw 204-269

Removal

1. Remove the driveshaft.





2. CAUTION: The following step must be carried out to make sure the correct drive pinion flange retaining nut torque is achieved.

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





3. Using the special tools, remove the drive pinion flange.
4. Remove the drive pinion seal dust cover.





5. Using a suitable tool, remove the drive pinion seal.

Installation





1. CAUTION: If the drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, remove it and install a new one.

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

Using the special tool, install the drive pinion seal.
2. Install the drive pinion seal dust cover.





3. Using the special tools, install the drive pinion flange.





4. Install a new drive pinion flange nut.
^ Tighten the drive pinion flange nut to the force noted on removal.
^ Tighten the drive pinion flange nut to a further 10%.
5. Check and top up the axle assembly fluid level as required.
6. Install the driveshaft.