Pinion bearing Pre-Load

[Orange85]

Ok, I need to replace the pinion seal in my d44 and want to do it the correct way. (replacing the crush collar) I know I need to measure pre-load before the pinion is taken out. Now my question is can I use a torque wrench like this:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=19918&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

I'm wondering because it updates on the screen, but not sure if it is accurate enough, or fast enough. I don't do a lot of Differential work at my job, and don't want to buy a tool that I wont be using often. I guess if I absolutely have to ill have to add a 4th torque wrench to the box.

thanks
Shawn

 

[GreenieK30]

Borrow an inch pound wrench from someone.

 

[4X4HIGH]

D44 front doesn't use a crush sleeve. Just remove the Yoke, replace the seal and then tighten the Yoke nut to 210 ft/lbs.

 

[GreenieK30]

I read his post fast and thought he was asking about a 14 bolt.
Danas still need proper preload with new bearings.

 

[Orange85]

Thought I read somewhere that when replacing the seal, The crush sleeve needed to be replaced in order to set preload. maybe I miss clicked or something.

Thanks
Shawn

 

[GreenieK30]

Almost all Dana axles use shims for bearing preload and GM 10, 12, 14 use crush sleeves.

 

[Orange85]

Awesome. Ive never had to do anything in depth on a differential or even a pinion seal. Guess I shouldn't listen to some of the people around my area haha. Maybe the guy I was talking to thought I had a 10b cause it was in my blazer at the time. Oh well.

Thanks again for the clarification.
Shawn

 

[4X4HIGH]

I read his post fast and thought he was asking about a 14 bolt.
Danas still need proper preload with new bearings.

Good thing he is only changing the seal and not doing bearings.