Pinion Flange & Pinion Seal: Installation
- Inspect pinion flange. Replace pinion flange if damaged. Lubricate seal.
- Using Pinion Seal Installer (D-163 ), drive oil seal into housing bore. Install a non-hardening sealer to pinion splines or to internal splines of pinion flange.
- Install washer (if equipped) and self-locking nut to pinion, and snug tighten. Using pinion flange holder and remover, hold pinion flange and tighten pinion nut to proper specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Add lubricant.