Pinion Shaft & Oil Seal: Installation

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Install new shaft seal. Coat sealing lips of pinion shaft seal with differential oil. Install pinion shaft. Tighten collar nut until mark aligns. Install retaining plate.

Fig 1: Marking Position Of Collar Nut & Pinion Shaft

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