Pinion Flange Replacement

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 8614-01 Pinion Flange Holder





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the propeller shaft.
3. Mark the following components with a punch in a straight line before disassembly:
^ The drive pinion gear flange
^ The drive pinion gear
^ The drive pinion gear nut
4. Use J 8614-01 in order to remove the following components:
^ The drive pinion gear nut
^ The drive pinion gear washer





5. Remove the drive pinion gear flange (1).
6. If the drive pinion gear flange or flange seal is damaged, replace the component.


Installation Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 8614-01 Pinion Flange Holder
- J 23911 Pinion Oil Seal Installer





1. Install new flange seal (1) with J 23911 into housing, if removed.
2. Apply chassis lubricant or an equivalent to the following components:
^ The outside diameter of the drive pinion gear flange
^ The sealing lip of the new drive pinion gear seal.
3. Install the drive pinion gear flange (1).
4. Install the following components:
^ The drive pinion gear washer
^ The drive pinion gear nut (finger tight)





5. Hold the drive pinion gear flange.
6. Use J 8614-01 in order to tighten the drive pinion gear nut to the position previously marked.
^ Tighten the nut to 1.59 mm (1/6 inch) beyond the alignment mark.
7. Install the propeller shaft.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Road test for any abnormal rear axle operation, such as whines or howls.