• | J 8614-01 Pinion Yoke Holder |
• | J 33782 Pinion Oil Seal Installer |
• | J 33785 Pinion Bearing Installer |
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.
Important: Install the pinion yoke in the same position as marked during removal in order to maintain driveline balance.
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: Reference the number of exposed threads on the pinion stem recorded during removal.
Tighten
Tighten the nut until the pinion end play is just taken up. Rotate the
pinion while tightening the nut in order to seat the bearings.
Important: If the pinion bearing preload is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
13.1. | Rotate the pinion with the torque wrench and observe the reading. |
13.2. | The correct preload is 1.7-2.8N·m (15-25 lb in). |
Tighten
Tighten the nut in small increments, as needed, until the preload is
correct.