B3000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (1998)
Companion Flange: Service and Repair
Rear
REAR COMPANION FLANGE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
REMOVAL NOTE
NOTE: The rear wheels and brake drums must be removed to prevent brake drag during drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.
1. Remove the brake drums.
2. Mark the propeller shaft flange and rear axle companion flange for correct alignment during installation.
3. Remove the four propeller shaft bolts and disconnect the propeller shaft. Wire the propeller shaft out of the way.
4. Install an Nm (inch/pound) torque wrench on the pinion nut and record the torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through several
revolutions.
NOTE: After removal of the pinion nut, discard it. A new nut must be used for installation.
5. Use the Special Service Tool (SST) to hold the rear axle companion flange while removing the pinion nut.