• | J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool |
• | J 33782 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 33782 over the oil seal. |
2.3. | Strike the J 33782 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: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
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.