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1. Remove rear propeller shaft.
2. Remove wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove brake calipers and rotors.
4. Using an inch-pound, torque wrench, rotate the pinion three or four times.
5. Record the rotating torque.

6. Loosen drive pinion nut while holding companion flange using Tool.

Tool number: KV40104000

7. Put matching mark on the thread edge of drive pinion. The mark should be in line with the mark on companion flange.

CAUTION:  For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage drive pinion.

8. Remove companion flange using a suitable tool.

9. Remove front oil seal using Tool.

Tool number: ST33290001 (J-34286)

CAUTION:  Be careful not to damage axle housing.

INSTALLATION 

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