>Ken Streeter wrote
>What is involved with replacing the seals for the diff? I would like to
>replace the seals on the input shaft (is this the "pinion seal"?) and both
>output (axle)
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>1) It is easy to do with the diff. out of the car. 2) No special tools are
>needed. 3) All you need are the new seals. 4) Pay special attention to
>the pinion seal as it has a "crush" bearing that goes behind the seal and
>you have to be careful when tightening down the nut to get it set properly.
> 5) You'll need a big torque wrench that goes up to (I think) 90 to 100 lbs
>of torque for the pinion seal nut. 6) You may have to destroy the old
>seals to remove them as they may be stuck - no problem since you are
>replacing them. 7) Don't forget to drain the diff. first. It is messy.
While we're on this subject, and while Mr Storm ain't about, is it possible to
change the bearings on the Pinion, or does it require ripping the shit out the
diff, and then special(S-T Part No-666)(Note the number) tools to replace it?
Come on Barry, you must know(well, I thought Andy was getting too much
attention!) :-)
Rich
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