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Pinion Flange & Seal: Installation

  1. Pack seal lip cavity with lithium-base extreme pressure lubricant. Place seal in bore. Using gauge plate (J-22804-1) and seal driver (J-21057 or J-23911), drive seal into place. Make sure seal is square in carrier. Pack cavity between end of pinion splines and pinion flange with a non-hardening sealer.
  2. Using pinion flange holder (J-8614-10 or 11), install flange on pinion shaft. Install washer and nut in original position, taking note of scribe marks and number of exposed threads. Measure pinion preload. Tighten nut in small increments, until preload exceeds original figure by 1-5 INCH lbs. (.1-.6 N.m). Install propeller shaft, and lower vehicle.
    CAUTION: Do not attempt to hammer flange onto pinion shaft, as it will damage ring gear and pinion.
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