Pinion Seal

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  1. MarulMav

    MarulMav Member

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    Anyone ever changed theirs? Gonna be tackling this task in a couple of weeks and just want to know of any hidden "secrets." I've read a few articles on it where some guys say it's a snap, others beg to differ. Just wanted to get advice from the real pros here. Thanks
     
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  2. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    We just changed one on my friends 67 Firebird Saturday Morning ... we had a lift and it took less than 30 minutes ...
     
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    If you have the stock rear end with the crush sleeve that provides pinion preload your in for some grunting to properly torque the pinion nut.
     
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  4. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Yup, the seal will be the easy part.
     
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    If all you are replacing is the seal then don't replace the crush sleave. Torque it down to get the bearing preload - 10 inch pounds to turn the pinion alone.
    Be sure to grease that seal before you install it!
     
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