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: pinion nut torque setting

Kaderabek
07-29-2002, 06:51 AM
I need to replace the rear pinion seal on my 55, and want to know the torque setting for the pinion nut. Anyone?

Thanks,

TJK
Pin Head
07-29-2002, 07:43 AM
The 3rd member pinion flange nut is torqued to 145-173 ft lbs. This only applies to 3rd members that have preload shims and not the crush sleeve. I believe that after about 87, they went to crush sleeves. Use a new stake nut (if you don't have the cotter pin type) and be sure to stake it properly with a chisel.
Kaderabek
07-29-2002, 07:47 AM
Yeah, this is on a '76, no crush sleeve.

Thanks!

TJK