• | J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool |
• | J 21128 Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer |
• | The pinion bearings |
• | The pinion seal |
• | The carrier bearings |
• | The axle bearings |
• | The axle seals |
Important: Carefully remove the seal from the bore. Do not distort or scratch the aluminum case.
Important: Drive the seal in straight, not at an angle, as this will damage the aluminum housing.
2.1. | Position the oil seal in the bore. |
2.2. | Install the J 21128 over the oil seal. |
2.3. | Strike the J 21128 with a hammer until the seal flange seats on the axle housing surface. |
Align the reference marks made during removal.
Notice: Do not hammer the pinion flange/yoke onto the pinion shaft. Pinion components may be damaged if the pinion flange/yoke is hammered onto the pinion shaft.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
Tighten
Tighten the pinion nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the pinion while tightening the nut to seat the bearings.
Compare the measurement of the rotating torque to the measurement recorded earlier.
Specification
The rotating torque of the pinion nut should be 0.40-0.57 N·m (3-5 lb in) greater than the torque recorded during removal.
Tighten
Tighten the pinion nut, in small increments, as needed, until the torque required in order to rotate the pinion is 0.40-0.57 N·m (3-5 lb in) greater than the torque recorded during removal.