B3000 DS Regular Cab 2WD V6-3.0L OHV (2002)
6. Use Coupling Holder ST 205-126 to hold the rear axle companion flange while removing the pinion nut.
7. Mark the companion flange in relation to the drive pinion stem to ensure proper alignment during installation.
8. Use a 2-jaw puller to remove the companion flange.
Installation Note
1. Lubricate the companion flange splines with lubricant.
Note: Disregard the scribe marks if a new companion flange is being installed.
2. Align the companion flange with the drive pinion shaft.
3. With the drive pinion in place in the rear axle housing, install the companion flange using Companion Flange Replacer ST 205-002 (Tool 4858-E)
or equivalent.
4. Position the new pinion nut.
Caution: Under no circumstances is the pinion nut to be backed off to reduce preloads. If reduced preload is required, a new collapsible spacer
and pinion nut must be installed.
5. Using Coupling Holder ST 205-126 to hold the companion flange, tighten the pinion nut.
1) Rotate the pinion occasionally to make sure the cone and roller bearings are seating properly.
2) Install an Nm (inch/pound) torque wrench on the pinion nut.
3) Rotating the pinion through several revolutions, take frequent cone and roller bearing torque preload readings until the original recorded
preload readings are obtained.
4) If the original recorded preload is lower than specifications for used bearings, tighten to the appropriate specification. If the preload is higher
than the specification, then tighten the nut to the original reading as recorded.
6. Pinion bearing preload (new pinion bearings)
Tightening torque 1.8 - 3.3 Nm (18.4 - 34 kgf-cm, 16 - 29 inch lbs.)
7. Pinion bearing preload (used pinion bearings)
Tightening torque 0.9 - 1.5 Nm (9.1 - 15.3 kgf-cm, 8 - 14 inch lbs.)
8. Position the rear driveshaft and align the marks on the rear axle companion flange.
Caution: The propeller shaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle companion flange pilot. Never hammer on the propeller shaft or
