pinion seal
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pinion seal
How hard is the pinion seal to replace on the rearend
McCauley5983- G3GM Enthusiast
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Re: pinion seal
Not hard at all. I've done quite a few of them. After disconnecting the driveshaft, I like to scribe a reference line on the end of the pinion, across the nut, onto the washer onto the yoke. That way you have an idea of where everything was to begin with. Then I use a torque wrench to get a close reading of how tight the nut it currently. Then I take the nut off and change the seal. Pretty easy to pry out and then tap back in. If you have a large socket the same diameter of the seal, it will go easier. Then put it back together with the lines matching up. If the nut it getting tight as you approach lining up with the scibe marks your real good. Just go slightly more and your good to go.
Joe73- Donating Member
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Re: pinion seal
No sealer that I know of. I like to take some rear fluid and wipe the rubber of the seal, in and out, and inside the recess before I install it. Just to lube it a little. Good luck with it.
Joe73- Donating Member
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Re: pinion seal
That's how I usually do but wanted to make sure
McCauley5983- G3GM Enthusiast
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Re: pinion seal
You will be OK Only other thing I do is put some sealant on the edge of the metal seal ring, which does make it go in easier and seals the edge diameter.
What Joe73 said is right-on..
Torque it like he said, with reference marks.
What Joe73 said is right-on..
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