Drive Pinion Companion Flange Oil Seal: Installation
- Dip new seal in gear oil. Drive seal into case until flush. Press companion flange onto pinion gear, aligning punch marks made during removal.
- Loosely install lock nut. Using INCH lb. torque wrench, tighten lock nut. Tighten lock nut to pinion gear preload value measured during removal PLUS 2 INCH lbs. (.23 N.m) for new seal.
- If lock nut can not be tightened to specified torque value or if preload value (measured during removal) is exceeded, removal and installation of drive pinion is required (always replace "Crush" sleeve). If preload value is obtained, install lock washer.