Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
Pinion Flange: Service and Repair
Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal-Front Axle
Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal-Front Axle
Special Tool(s)
Material
CAUTION: This operation disturbs the differential pinion bearing preload. Carefully reset the preload during assembly.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
2. NOTE: The front wheels and tires and brake calipers must be removed to prevent drag during the drive pinion preload recording and adjustment.
Remove the front tires and wheels.
3. Remove the front disc brake calipers and position them aside.
4. CAUTION: Do not allow the driveshaft to hang unsupported.
Disconnect the front driveshaft from the pinion flange and position it aside.
