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Pinion Seal: Installation

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Fig 1: Pinion Flange Installer
GC0028441Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Install pinion seal with Installer C-3972A and Handle C-4171.
  2. Install pinion flange (1) on pinion with Installer 9616 (2). Tap flange on pinion, then thread installer center bolt on pinion shaft and draw flange onto the pinion.
    Fig 2: Flange Holder
    GC0028438Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Install new  pinion collared nut and carefully tighten nut in stages holding flange (1) with Wrench C-3281 (2). Check torque to rotate after each stage, until previously value of torque to rotate is exceeded by 0.5 N.m. (4.4 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Collared Nut
    GC0028440Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Cut the pinion nut collar.
  5. Bend nut collar so it touches the wall of the slot in the pinion shaft.
  6. Connect propeller shaft to pinion flange.
  7. Install wheel and tires.
  8. Operate brake pedal several times until brake pads contact brake discs (brake pressure built up).