WebJul 17, 2008 · Southern NH. Jul 16, 2008. #3. Sounds to me like you've already over-torqued it if the pinion is too hard to turn. The pinion nut should only be tightened with a crush sleeve, never loosened. Besides, tightening the nut won't do anything about gettting it down into the diff further, it will only pull the pinion out. WebJan 7, 2016 · The proper way to replace the seal without replacing the crush collar is to carefully mark the nuts position on the pinion threads before you remove it.Then after …
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WebNov 18, 2024 · Yes, you can change the seal without replacing the crush sleeve. Just reuse the old nut and tighten it just past the old stake mark so that you can re-stake it. Check the overall preload before and after to make sure it is not too tight. Last edited: Nov 18, 2024 baldilocks Battle Ground, WA GOLD Star Joined Jan 29, 2014 Messages 8,565 Location WebJan 16, 2010 · If you use the crush sleeve method & go a little too much (say 350 ftlbs), you have to start over with new parts. I like the solid spacer & shim method. I seemed pretty easy to get the pinion bearings preload (I forget, something like 12 inlbs) note: this assumes 70*F parts & grease. BBP G gibbons Registered Joined Oct 31, 1998 2,835 Posts data truncated for column order_id at row 1
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WebMar 16, 2024 · The final torque of the pinion nut must be set to spec. However, it typically takes WAY more than that to get the sleeve to begin crushing. 450/500 ft/lbs is not … WebFeb 14, 2024 · when assembling the pinion into place, include the crush sleeve between the two pinion bearings. This sleeve must be replaced every time the pinion nut is torqued. Many mechanics use an impact gun while others insist the nut should be torqued by hand. WebJul 29, 2016 · The crush sleeve will NOT change pinion depth, it only affects bearing preload. If you have not driven the car remove the pinion yoke and front bearing, replace the crush sleeve and reassemble with a new crush sleeve. Do not use an impact to install the nut and crush the sleeve it will hammer the bearings. data truncated for column ip at row 1