Pinion Flange & Seal: Installation
- Using Drive Pinion Seal Tool (T79P M1C75B press new oil seal into bore in bearing retainer, and seal outer edge with oil resistant sealer. Install pinion flange, washer and new nut.
- Tighten pinion shaft nut slowly, while rotating pinion flange to ensure proper seating of pinion bearings.
- Continue tightening nut, taking frequent preload readings. If recorded preload reading was less than specifications, tighten to specifications.
- If recorded reading was more than specification, tighten to original readings. Install drive shaft. Do not back off pinion nut to lessen preload. If backed off, a new spacer must be installed.