FAQ for Differential Pinion Bearing Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the differential bearing cap bolts?
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The recommended torque is 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the pinion nut?
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The recommended torque is 0.40-0.57 Nm (3-5 lb in) greater than the torque recorded during removal.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal?
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You need to raise and support the vehicle and remove the rear drum brakes and the propeller shaft. Then you need to measure the amount of torque required to rotate the pinion, place an alignment mark between the pinion and the pinion yoke, and remove the pinion nut and the washer. After that, you need to remove the pinion yoke. Finally, you need to remove the pinion oil seal.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended rotating torque for the pinion?
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The recommended torque is 1.0-2.3 Nm (10-20 lb in) for used bearings or 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 lb in) for new bearings.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to disassemble the Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing?
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You need to remove the differential assembly and remove the differential drive pinion gear from the axle. Then you need to remove the differential drive pinion gear bearing and the spacer and remove the outer differential drive pinion gear bearing cup. Finally, you need to remove the inner differential drive pinion gear bearing cup.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Drive Pinion and Ring Gear?
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You need to remove the differential carrier assembly and the drive pinion yoke and the oil seal and install the J 22536. Then you need to drive the pinion out and remove and discard the collapsible spacer from the pinion. After that, you need to remove the pinion bearings and the cups. Finally, you need to remove the ring gear.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the pinion?
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The recommended torque is 1.0-2.8 Nm (10-25 lb in) for used bearings, or 1.7-3.4 Nm (15-30 lb in) for new bearings.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the ring gear bolts?
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The recommended torque is 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: Which special tool is required during the Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Yoke replacement?
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You need to prepare the J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool, and the J 21128 Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer.
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01/11/2022 Q: What special tools are required during the Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing replacement?
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You need to prepare the J 7817 Outer Bearing Race Installer, the J 7817 Outer Bearing Race Installer, the J 8092 Universal Driver Handle-3/4 in - 10, the J 8608 Rear Pinion Bearing Race Installer, the J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool, the J 22912-B Split-Plate Bearing Puller, the J 24433 Pinion Cone and Side Bearing Installer, and the J 33782 Pinion Oil Seal Installer.
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