Pinion Seal/Flange
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply light coating of gear lubricant to the lip of the pinion seal.
- Using Installer 9754 (1), install pinion seal until tool bottoms on carrier.
- Install pinion flange into position. Align index marks to maintain assembly balance.
- Using Installer 6448A (1), lightly tap on pinion flange (2) until adequate pinion shaft threads are exposed.
- Install new pinion flange nut. Using Flange Wrench C-3281 (1) and 41mm socket, torque nut to 136 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
- Measure assembly turning torque. Axle assembly rotating torque must be should be equal to the reading recorded upon seal/flange removal.
- If rotating torque is low, increase pinion flange nut torque in 7 N.m (5 ft. lbs.) increments. Repeat until proper rotating torque is received.
- Stake pinion flange nut (1) as shown.
- Install rear axle assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .