Drive Pinion Seal: Installation
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Use Special Service Tool: 307-715 Installer, Output Seal (4X2).
NOTE:
Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted before removal.
NOTE:
Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
Install Special Service Tool: 205-126 (T78P-4851-A) Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange.
Torque
: 173 lb.ft (235 Nm)
Remove Special Service Tool: 205-126 (T78P-4851-A) Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange.
NOTE:
The max articulation of the flex coupling is 7 degrees. The max articulation of any u-joint is 15 degrees. If the flex coupling or any u-joint of the driveshaft is articulated further then the max allowable degrees damage may occur.
Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
NOTE:
Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted before removal.
Torque
: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Torque
: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
- Torque
: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
On both sides.
Torque
: 32 lb.ft (43 Nm)
Torque
: 92 lb.ft (125 Nm)