Pinion Flange Seal: Installation
- Install new spacer with large end towards differential and front bearing. Install oil slinger. Apply grease to seal lips. Using Installer (09554-22010
), install new oil seal to a depth of .079" (2.0 mm). Install flange and lightly coat drive pinion threads with grease.
- Install flange nut and hold flange. Tighten nut to 80 ft. lbs. (108 N.m) and measure preload. See AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS . If preload is lower than specification, tighten nut in increments of 108 INCH lbs. (12 N.m) until preload is correct without exceeding maximum torque. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of this article.
- Check longitudinal and latitudinal runout of drive pinion flange with dial indicator. Stake drive pinion nut. Align index marks on drive shaft and pinion flange. Tighten bolts.
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