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Topic: Changing pinion seal on 8"
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bigbore
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Richardson,TX,USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 09:55 AM
   
Differential experts please speak up!
I changed the pinion seal on my 8" differential. What is the correct way to reset the pinion nut. I carefully torqued it down until I felt the bearings bottom out and then backed it off a little. It seems to be running a too hot and I do not want to destroy the bearings and ring and pinion.
I am sure there is a correct way to set it but I do not have a manual that goes back far enough.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43151
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-16-2002 10:05 AM
This should explain it:
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-16-2002 10:06 AM
With the entire pumpkin assembled, it is difficult to do without experiance. SInce you didn't replace the crush sleeve, it's all a touchy feely process. The torque spec is 14 inch pounds for the pinion bearing after crush, but that does you no good.
You need to loosen it back up and get a new nut from a dealer or parts store. Then, install a new nut and snug it until it makes contact with the washer. At that point you start to tighten it until you get some resistance. You want about 1/4 inch left to right play total. (1/8 either way).
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bigbore
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Richardson,TX,USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 12-17-2002 09:29 AM
Moneymaker,
Thanks for the reply.
I do not understand what you are measuring when you want 1/4" right to left play.
Could you elaborate.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-17-2002 10:03 AM
If you grab the yoke with your hand and can turn it left and right a total of 1/4 inch max.
IN other words a total of 1/4 inch side to side play. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-17-2002 02:11 PM
I need to replace me pinion seal too.On the unit I got from thew junk yard last year.But I dont want to F@#% it up.Is it better to replace the crush selve too?
Mine leaks alittle from the pinion nut area.Only when it's warm out.It will leave about the size of silver dollar over a day or two.
Is it something that should be changed or can it be put off.
Rear work so good now,I hate to mess it up.SCOOP
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
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posted 12-17-2002 05:05 PM
As long as the level is up, I wouldn't worry about it now Scoop. ------------------
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