Mariner 4WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)
2. Remove the rear driveshaft universal joint caps. 1 Index-mark the pinion and pinion flange to the rear of the driveshaft. 2 Remove the 4 bolts and
the 2 cap straps.
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Support the driveshaft.
3. NOTE: Discard the nut after removing it. Install a new nut during installation.
Using the special tool, hold the pinion flange while removing the nut.
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Remove the nut.
4. Index-mark the location of the pinion to the yoke.
5. Using the special tool, remove the pinion flange.
