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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

07-29-2002, 06:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kaderabek TJK Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8888 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,237	pinion nut torque setting 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 __________________ -- Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

07-29-2002, 07:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kaderabek TJK Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8888 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,237	Yeah, this is on a '76, no crush sleeve. Thanks! TJK __________________ -- Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

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07-29-2002, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pin Head Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4783 Location: Orange Co. CA Posts: 1,797	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.