Steve83 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 ...coax the companion flange (Ford's term) off the pinion.It has threaded holes that will work with a common bolt-grip (steering-wheel-style) puller.When I bought my Horrid Fate 'Pittsburg' puller...I spent up for a used (ebay) SnapOn bar puller set, and a new OTC slide hammer set (which can also be used with its included standard-size pressure-screw; IOW same screw as the SnapOn). https://supermotors.net/getfile/940441/thumbnail/42pullerspress.jpg https://supermotors.net/getfile/940423/thumbnail/11hammers.jpg On some older Honda front wheel hubs, I found it MUCH quicker to use the 4-slot frame on the lugs, but the slide hammer (hitting in BOTH directions) instead of the pressure screw. For whatever reason, that seemed to break them loose much faster than the pressure screw alone, or only hitting outward with the slide. That might be necessary for a stuck companion flange. The guy who regeared my disk swap axle said he & his son had a helluva time breaking mine loose from the pinion splines. Fortunately, I already had another flange cleaned & painted for him to use, so it didn't matter what he did to that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 ...coax the companion flange (Ford's term) off the pinion.It has threaded holes that will work with a common bolt-grip (steering-wheel-style) puller.When I bought my Horrid Fate 'Pittsburg' puller...I spent up for a used (ebay) SnapOn bar puller set, and a new OTC slide hammer set (which can also be used with its included standard-size pressure-screw; IOW same screw as the SnapOn). https://supermotors.net/getfile/940441/thumbnail/42pullerspress.jpg https://supermotors.net/getfile/940423/thumbnail/11hammers.jpg On some older Honda front wheel hubs, I found it MUCH quicker to use the 4-slot frame on the lugs, but the slide hammer (hitting in BOTH directions) instead of the pressure screw. For whatever reason, that seemed to break them loose much faster than the pressure screw alone, or only hitting outward with the slide. That might be necessary for a stuck companion flange. The guy who regeared my disk swap axle said he & his son had a helluva time breaking mine loose from the pinion splines. Fortunately, I already had another flange cleaned & painted for him to use, so it didn't matter what he did to that one. Steve, I actually used my Snap-On balancer puller with a pair of 5/16-24 X 1 1/2" Gr 8 bolts and some thick washers. I thought about the steering wheel puller, but didn't think it would be strong enough. Here is the pinion being driven out using Ford tool T85T-4209-AH Here is the 10 tooth pinion after removal, note the rusty area on the shaft, that is where the outer bearing was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I actually used my Snap-On balancer puller...That's what I was referring to as a "steering-wheel-style" or "4-slot" puller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 I actually used my Snap-On balancer puller...That's what I was referring to as a "steering-wheel-style" or "4-slot" puller. Ok, because I have a steering wheel puller, and no way would that have gotten it apart. Remember this is a 10.25" full floating from an F350 DRW pickup and everything is bigger and heavier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Ok, because I have a steering wheel puller, and no way would that have gotten it apart. Remember this is a 10.25" full floating from an F350 DRW pickup and everything is bigger and heavier. I just realized that's a yoke - not a companion flange. https://supermotors.net/getfile/284976/thumbnail/dshaftsujoints.jpg https://supermotors.net/getfile/74193/thumbnail/flange.jpg This shows those bolt-grip puller holes, closer to the center: https://supermotors.net/getfile/1144832/thumbnail/springangle.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Here is the pinion being driven out using Ford tool T85T-4209-AH Ah Ha, Ford has a p/n for their hunk of bar stock! Similarly, Smith & Wesson sell a cylinder timing tool. It's a 1/2 lb chunk of lead and cost $40-50 back in the '80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 I just realized that's a yoke - not a companion flange. https://supermotors.net/getfile/284976/thumbnail/dshaftsujoints.jpg https://supermotors.net/getfile/74193/thumbnail/flange.jpg This shows those bolt-grip puller holes, closer to the center: https://supermotors.net/getfile/1144832/thumbnail/springangle.jpg Steve, I call it a yoke, but Ford's manuals for some reason known only to Henry I call it a companion flange. I was using their terminology. Jim, it is internally threaded 1-18 so it screws over the end of the pinion and seats against the end of the splined area, there is also an installer that screws on the end, then has an outer section that presses the flange/yoke down against the bearing and slinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno2 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 You don't have hydroboost on Darth, so it is just that the brakes are working correctly? Couldn't all be the big rear brakes, right? All of the E series with the Sterling rear end use the 8 on 6.5 lug pattern. All the way to 2006 at least. They have been using discs on the rear since 99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno2 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 All of the E series with the Sterling rear end use the 8 on 6.5 lug pattern. All the way to 2006 at least. They have been using discs on the rear since 99. Also, they have the internal cable operated parking brake. Not the type that bolt to the rear of the tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Also, they have the internal cable operated parking brake. Not the type that bolt to the rear of the tranny. What's the distance between the spring perches as opposed to the F-Series? Do you have to relo them? And is the track/overall width the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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