Drive Pinion Seal: Installation

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NOTE: Make sure the mating surface is clean before installing the new pinion seal.

Using the Pinion Seal Replacer 205-133 T79P-4676-A, install the new pinion seal.

Fig 1: Installing Pinion Seal Using Pinion Seal Replacer
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NOTE: Lubricate the pinion flange with grease.

Align the index marks and position the pinion flange to the pinion.

Fig 2: Identifying Pinion Flange To Pinion Index Mark
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Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture 205-126 T78P-4851-A, install the new pinion nut.
- Tighten to 244 Nm (180 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Installing Pinion Nut Using Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture
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Install the driveshaft. REFER to DRIVESHAFT .