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diff pinion nut size
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:07 pm
by oddbod
Can anyone confirm this nut size as 1 1/8 AF please, I'm trying to change the seal as mines leaking, any advice on changing said seal would be welcome!!!!
Re: diff pinion nut size
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:37 pm
by Declan_Burns
The nut size is correct. I have never changed that seal. It is described in the workshop manual Section HH.3. That nut is very tightly torqued to 140 ft-lbs.
Regards
Declan
Re: diff pinion nut size
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:57 pm
by bmcecosse
You will need to wedge the pinion against the ground with a steel bar -possible just jammed between two bolts - or drill two holes and bolt it to the pinion flange.
Re: diff pinion nut size
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:26 pm
by oddbod
Cheers Dudes, I know 140ft/lb is the correct torque, but an old mechanic told me " feel how hard it is to take off, then tighten it back to that and 1 more grunt"
Re: diff pinion nut size
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:33 pm
by bmcecosse
You will certainly need a good long bar on a T handle - NOT the ratchet handle !!