Pinion Gear
- Install oil slinger (front axle). Press rear bearing on pinion gear shaft. Place original shim (or see ADJUSTMENTS) in rear bearing bore, and install rear bearing race.NOTE: Install shim so chamfered side is toward bottom of rear bearing bore.
- On all axles, install front bearing race into housing. Install pinion gear. Install front bearing over pinion gear. Apply oil to seal. Install seal, yoke, washer and original pinion nut. Tighten nut to remove bearing end play only.
- Remove original pinion nut, washer, yoke and front bearing. Install NEW collapsible spacer on pinion. Reinstall components and front oil slinger (if equipped) in order using NEW pinion nut.
- Preload pinion bearing. See PINION SEAL & YOKE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Using an INCH-lb. torque wrench, check pinion bearing preload by measuring torque needed to rotate pinion gear. See PINION BEARING PRELOAD SPECIFICATIONS table. If preload is not within specification, see PINION BEARING PRELOAD under ADJUSTMENTS.
PINION BEARING PRELOAD SPECIFICATIONS
| Applications | INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Models 30 & 35 Axle | ||
| New Bearing | 15-35 (1.7-4.0) | |
| Original Bearing | 10-20 (1.1-2.3) | |
| Model 44 Axle (New Bearing) | 20-40 (2.3-4.5) | |
| 8 1/4" Ring Gear | 10-20 (1.1-2.3) | |