Pinion Seal - Installation

INSTALLATION

Special Tools:










1. Apply light coating of gear lubricant to the lip of the pinion seal.
2. Using Installer (1), install pinion seal until tool bottoms on carrier.





3. Install pinion flange into position. Align index marks to maintain assembly balance.
4. Using Installer (1), lightly tap on pinion flange (2) until adequate pinion shaft threads are exposed.





5. Install new pinion flange nut. Using Flange Wrench (1) and 41mm socket, torque nut to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).





6. Measure assembly turning torque. Axle assembly rotating torque must be should be equal to the reading recorded upon seal/flange removal.





7. If rotating torque is low, increase pinion flange nut torque in 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.) increments. Repeat until proper rotating torque is received.





8. Stake pinion flange nut (1) as shown.
9. Install rear axle assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Installation.