Pinion Flange & Oil Seal: Installation
- Check pinion flange sealing surface for damage. Apply lubricant to sealing surfaces of NEW seal. Using seal driver, install seal. Apply sealant to pinion shaft splines.
- Install pinion flange so reference mark aligns with pinion shaft mark. Install washer and nut. Tighten nut until reference marks align and then an additional 1/16" (1.6 mm). Do not use impact wrench to tighten pinion nut. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.