pinion nut removal

[wraenking]

ok, im about to change out my seal, but how do i brace the yoke to take the nut off? i locked the hubs, but i dont want to put that pressure on the gears.

 

[readymix]

I use a large pipe wrench. Just let it rest os the spring pack and crank away.
Be sure to measure your preload first so you know where to set it during reinstall

 

[wraenking]

that supports the yoke from moving? im not getting what you mean. i just want to support the yoke so i dont bust anything by putting to much pressure on it.

 

[big jimmy 91]

I don't think you can damage the gears like that , there is no way you can put more pressure than driving it??
I have done it this way a few times with no negative results.

 

[Blue85]

Multiply your engine torque output by your 1st gear and low range. That is the kind of torque the gears see under normal usage. You would need about a 50ft pipe to apply that same kind of torque.

What I do is put a pipe wrench on the yoke and let it hit against the floor or the spring while wailing on the nut with a big breaker bar.

 

[wraenking]

ok, i got it off, thanks guys.

now the new pinion seal has the exact same numbers as the old one, but they look a little different. does this matter, or are different manufacturers have different looks

 

[ssls6]

It's going to take an impact wrench that can put out ~300ft-lbs of torque. Be sure and mark the nut location with a punch so you can get it back on to the same amount of preload.

 

[K5MONSTERCHEV]

I just hold it with my hand, take it off, put it on, crush the sleeve, everything.

 

[wraenking]

got it done no problem! thanks guys

 

[CyberSniper]

For reference, sometimes seal manufacturers will move the seal mating surface so that way the seal rubs in a new spot on the metal instead of the same old grooves.

 

[southernspeed]

I just hold it with my hand, take it off, put it on, crush the sleeve, everything.

Pussy! Bad boys do it with their teeth!

 

[R72K5]

big pipe wrench and a pipe for it