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Drive Pinion Bearing Cups > < Rear Drive Axle and Differential
Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal Transit 2006.5 (04/2006-)
In-vehicle Repair

Special Tool(s)

Flange Holding Wrench, Universal

205-072 (15-030A)

Remover, Crankshaft Rear Seal

303-336 (21-151)

Installer/Aligner, Front Cover Seal

303-373 (21-159)

Remover, Mainshaft Double Lip Seal

308-151 (16-055)

General Equipment
Two leg puller
Materials
Name
Specification
SAE 75W-140 High performance rear axle oil
WSL-M2C192-A

Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
    Jacking (Description and Operation),
    Lifting (Description and Operation).

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
    Detach the driveshaft from the drive pinion flange and position it to one side.
    • Discard the bolts

  1. Using the special tool, remove the drive pinion flange locknut and washer.
    • Discard the washer.

  1. Using a suitable two leg puller, remove the drive pinion flange.

  1. Using the special tools, make pilot holes in the drive pinion seal.
    • Secure the special tool to the drive pinion seal using four suitable self-tapping screws.

  1. Using the special tool and a suitable two leg puller, remove the drive pinion seal.
    • Discard the seal.

Installation

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new drive pinion seal.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Locate the drive pinion seal leaving a protrusion of 2 mm.
    Using the special tool and a suitable drift, locate the drive pinion seal.

  1. Using the special tool and the drive pinion locknut, install the drive pinion seal.
    • Remove and discard the locknut.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new drive pinion flange locknut and washer.
    Using the special tool, install the drive pinion flange.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Install new bolts
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Align the mark on the driveshaft flange with the mark on the drive pinion flange.
    Attach the driveshaft to the drive pinion flange.
  1. Check the rear axle oil level.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

Drive Pinion Bearing Cups > < Rear Drive Axle and Differential