12-05-2007, 05:52 PM | #1 |
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Pinion Seal Question
Rearend was built a few years ago and sat for quite awhile before I drove the truck....think it dried out or something cuz it's leaking.
Need to replace and wanna make sure to do it correctly. Isn't there a set "preload" on that and what's the best way to replace this seal. I've done it once before, but many years back and can't remember the details. Rearend is a factory 12 bolt posi. Thanks!
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12-05-2007, 06:24 PM | #2 |
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Re: Pinion Seal Question
Modern seals do not "dry out". It is likely that there is a groove worn into the seal surface of the yoke, and you will not be able to make a new seal work without addressing that issue. A new yoke or a repair sleeve will fix it right up.
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12-05-2007, 07:12 PM | #3 |
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Re: Pinion Seal Question
Seems kinda odd that would be the case since after I had it rebuilt, I put fluid in it and it sat for a couple years (It was rotated manually many times) and didn't start leaking until I got the truck running and started to drive it around a little.
does the bolt that holds the yoke on have to go back in the exact same position after I replace the seal?
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12-05-2007, 07:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: Pinion Seal Question
I replaced the seal on my 68 GMC about 3 months ago. I used an impact wrench to remove the nut (only way to go...) and don't remember any issues with the project. Should be fairly straight forward- pry the old one out and tap the new one in with a large socket or similar object.
I used the impact wrench to retorque it. Went pretty smooth. |
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