Seal-Pinion Flange: Installation

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Fig 1: Pinion Seal Installation

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Apply light coating of gear lubricant to the lip of the pinion seal.
Using Tool 9231A (1), install pinion seal until tool bottoms on carrier.

Fig 2: Pinion Flange Installation
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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.

Fig 3: Pinion Flange Nut Removal/Installation
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Install new pinion flange nut. Using flange holder tool C-3281(1) and 41mm socket, torque nut to 136 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).

Fig 4: Measuring Rotating Torque
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Measure assembly turning torque. Axle assembly rotating torque must be should be equal to the reading recorded upon seal/flange removal.

Fig 5: Pinion Flange Nut Removal/Installation
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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.

Fig 6: Staking Pinion Flange Nut
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Stake pinion flange nut (1) as shown in Fig 6.
Install rear axle assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .