Pinion Housing Assembly

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Fig 1: Install Pinion Head Bearing Cup

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Using Tools C-4171 (2) and D-129 (1), press new pinion head bearing cup (3) into pinion gear housing.

Fig 2: Install Pinion Tail Bearing Cup
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Using Tools C-4171 (1) and D-130 (2), press new pinion tail bearing cup into pinion gear housing.

Fig 3: Install Pinion Head Bearing Cone
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Using Tool L-4507, install new pinion head bearing.

Fig 4: Pinion Bearing Spacer
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Install pinion bearing select spacer (1) removed upon disassembly. Spacer thickness will be measured/verified at end of assembly.

Fig 5: Install Pinion Tail Bearing Cone
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Install pinion gear/bearing assembly into pinion housing. Using Tool L-4507 (1) , press new pinion tail bearing (2) onto shaft.

Fig 6: Install Pinion Flange Seal
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Using Tool 9677 (1), install new pinion seal.

Fig 7: Install Pinion Flange
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Using Tool L-4507 (1), install pinion flange (2) until it bottoms.

Fig 8: Pinion Flange Nut Removal/Installation
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Using Tool 6958 (2), install pinion flange nut and torque to 475 N.m (350 ft. lbs.).

Fig 9: Measure Pinion Housing Assembly Turning Torque
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Measure pinion housing assembly rotating torque (1). Rotating torque should be within 130-260 N.cm (12-23 in. lbs.).

Fig 10: Measure Pinion Bearing Spacer
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If rotating torque is lower than this range, disassemble pinion housing, measure and install a slightly thicker spacer (1), reassemble and reverify. If rotating torque is higher than this range, disassemble pinion housing, install a slightly thinner spacer, reassemble and reverify rotating torque.