FAQ for Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Repair
Q: Can you reuse the pinion nut in the installation?
A:
No, do not reuse the pinion nut.
By OmarGM Specialist
08/02/2022 Q: How should you install the pinion yoke properly?
A:
You need to seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion shaft by tapping it with a soft-faced hammer until a few pinion shaft threads show through the yoke.
By OmarGM Specialist
05/02/2022 Q: What do you need to do before disassembly?
A:
You need to observe and mark the positions of all the driveline components, relative to the propeller shaft and the axles before removal. These components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flanges, output shafts, etc.
By BobGM Specialist
04/02/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the inner shaft seal cover bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
By OmarGM Specialist
02/02/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the pinion nut?
A:
The recommended torque is 339 Nm (250 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/02/2022 Q: What kind of special tools are required for the removal of the Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles)?
A:
J8614-01-Flange and Pulley Holding Tool, J 38694-Extension Housing Oil Pump/Seal Installer.
By OmarGM Specialist
29/01/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be used when removing the Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal and Inner Shaft Bearing?
A:
J2619-01 Slide Hammer, J 29369-1 Bushing and Bearing Remover, J 42211 Axle Bearing Installer, J 42738 Seal Installer, J 8092 Universal Driver Handle-3/4 in - 10.
By BobGM Specialist
28/01/2022 Q: What should you care about while removing the pinon yoke?
A:
You need to carefully pry the seal from the bore. Do not distort or scratch the aluminum case.
By BobGM Specialist
27/01/2022 Q: What should you do if replacing the left side seal?
A:
You need to disconnect the wheel drive shaft from the inner shaft flange and set it aside. next, remove the inner shaft. then, remove the inner shaft seal cover bolts.
By OmarGM Specialist
27/01/2022 Q: What should you do if the rotating torque is exceeded?
A:
You need to remove the pinion and have a new collapsible spacer installed.
By BobGM Specialist
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