STS RWD V8-4.6L (2007)
Pinion Flange: Service and Repair
Rear Drive Axle
Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (V8 Engine)
Tools Required
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J 45005 Seal Installer
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J 45012 Holding Fixture
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J 45019 Flange and Pinion Cage Remover
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J 34826 Hub Nut Socket (36 mm)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the exhaust system.
3. Reference mark the propeller shaft constant velocity (CV) joint to the drive pinion flange.
Notice: The propeller shaft must be supported during removal and/or installation so that the CV joint does not articulate more than 8 degrees.
Allowing the propeller shaft to articulate greater than 8 degrees could cause damage to the CV boot. Damage to boot could lead to
contamination or loss of lubrication which could lead to CV joint damage.
4. Remove the propeller shaft CV joint-to-drive pinion flange bolts.
5. Push the propeller shaft toward the front of the vehicle to release the propeller shaft from the drive pinion flange.
6. Position the propeller shaft aside and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
