B3000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (1998)
6. Mark the propeller shaft rear axle companion flange in relation to the drive pinion stem to ensure proper alignment during installation.
7. Use a 2-jaw puller to remove, the companion flange.
INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Lubricate the rear axle companion flange splines.
NOTE: Disregard the scribe marks if a new rear axle companion flange is being installed.
2. Align the rear axle companion flange with the drive pinion shaft.
3. With the drive pinion in place in the rear a)de housing, install the rear axle companion flange using the companion flange replacer 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. Use the companion flange holding tool to hold the rear axle companion flange while tightening the pinion nut.
1) Tighten the pinion nut, rotating the pinion occasionally to make sure the cone and roller bearings are seating properly.
2) Take frequent cone and roller bearing torque preload readings until the original recorded preload readings are obtained by rotating the pinion
with a Nm (inch/pound) torque wrench.
3) 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. Position the rear driveshaft and align the marks on the rear axle companion flange.
7. Install the four rear driveshaft to rear axle companion flange bolts.
8. Install the rear brake drums.
