FAQ for Differential Pinion Bearing Repair
Q: Can you reuse the pinion nut?
A:
No, do not reuse the pinion nut, use the new only.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be required in the replacement 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 BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How should you install the oil seal properly?
A:
You need to position the oil seal in the bore, install the J 33782 over the oil seal, and strike the J 33782 with a hammer until the seal flange seats on the axle housing surface.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be used in the replacement of the Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal (9.75, 10.5, and 10.75 Inch Axles)?
A:
J8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool, J 45710 Pinion Bearing Oil Seal Installer.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How should you handle it when the rotating torque is exceeded?
A:
If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be used in the replacement of the Front Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector?
A:
J33782 Pinion Oil Seal Installer, J 8614-01 Pinion Flange Holder.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How do you seat the pinion yoke onto the pinion?
A:
You need to remove the pinion nut washer, install the old pinion nut, tighten the nut until a few of the shaft threads show through the nut so that the washer and new pinion nut can be installed, remove the old pinon nut, install the pinion nut washer and the new pinion nut.
By BobGM Specialist
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