Drive Pinion

Pack cavity between pinion seal lips with high melting point bearing lubricant and install seal into pinion seal retainer. Install pinion rear bearing assembly onto pinion shaft such that chamfered side of inner race seats against shoulder, then install bearing lock ring. Install pinion front bearing onto shaft such that extended portion of inner race is toward pinion head. Place oil seal retainer onto pinion shaft, then install pinion flange and nut. Place pinion gear and bearing assembly into carrier and install pinion seal retainer attaching bolts.