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swierker · 08-01-2010, 04:22 PM

Two quick questions for you guys, I'm rebuilding my rear end. Is this as far as the pinion oil seal goes in? This is where the previous one seated. The lip is about 3/32" from seating flush with the carrier.

Also do the axle bearings need to be greased initially? My repair manual doesn't specify.

Thanks.

Dan

LONGHAIR · 08-01-2010, 07:28 PM

That does not look right, are you sure that it's the same as the one that came out?
The term "rebuilding" scares me a little. How far have you taken this apart?

swierker · 08-01-2010, 08:13 PM

It's the exactly the same as the one I took out and is seated the same as the one I took out. I didn't think it looked right so that's why I asked. I did not do anything to the pinion bearings.

I guess rebuilding is a strong word. I just replaced the axle bearings, oil seals and the pinion seal.

mikeoj · 08-01-2010, 08:27 PM

Mine sits right up to the housing.Might want to take it out and clean out the the housing the seal sits in.

08-01-2010, 04:22 PM	#1
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	rear end questions Two quick questions for you guys, I'm rebuilding my rear end. Is this as far as the pinion oil seal goes in? This is where the previous one seated. The lip is about 3/32" from seating flush with the carrier. Also do the axle bearings need to be greased initially? My repair manual doesn't specify. Thanks. Dan Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's.

08-01-2010, 08:13 PM	#3
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	Re: rear end questions It's the exactly the same as the one I took out and is seated the same as the one I took out. I didn't think it looked right so that's why I asked. I did not do anything to the pinion bearings. I guess rebuilding is a strong word. I just replaced the axle bearings, oil seals and the pinion seal. __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's. Last edited by swierker; 08-01-2010 at 08:13 PM.

08-01-2010, 08:27 PM	#4
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Re: rear end questions Mine sits right up to the housing.Might want to take it out and clean out the the housing the seal sits in. __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.



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