Bronco II 2WD V6-177 2.9L (1986)
Fig. 4 Removing Companion Flange
1.
Remove drive pinion shaft nut, Fig. 3.
2.
Remove companion flange from drive pinion shaft, Fig. 4.
3.
Using suitable puller, remove pinion seal.
4.
Remove the pinion, bearing, and retainer assembly from carrier housing. Extreme care must be taken not to damage mounting surfaces of
retainer and carrier.
5.
Place protective sleeve on pinion pilot bearing surface and press drive pinion shaft out of pinion retainer.
6.
Using tool T71P-4621-B or equivalent, press pinion shaft out of pinion rear bearing cone.
7.
Clean and inspect all parts as described in ``General Axle Service.''
Drive Pinion & Bearing Retainer Installation, FORD REMOVABLE
Fig. 7 Installing Pinion And Retainer Assembly
