TM 9-2320-280-34
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
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General mechanic's tool kit:
TM 9-2320-280-20
automotive (Appendix G, Item 1)
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Yoke seal installer (Appendix G, Item 83)
Service brake rotors removed (TM 9-2320-280-20).
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Four lockwashers (Appendix E, Item 93)
Direct support
NOTE
Removal and installation procedures for pinion seals are basically
the same for front and rear differentials. This procedure covers
the rear differential pinion seal.
a. Removal
1.
Remove four capscrews (8), lockwashers (7), and rear propeller shaft (1) from pinion flange (4).
Discard lockwashers (7).
2.
Remove parking brake rotor (2) from pinion flange (4).
3.
measurement.
4.
Count and record number of exposed threads on end of pinion (5) and mark locknut (3) and
pinion (5) for assembly.
5.
Remove locknut (3) and pinion flange (4) from pinion (5).
6.
Remove pinion seal (6) from pinion (5).
b. Installation
1.
Using yoke seal installer, install pinion seal (6) on pinion (5).
2.
Install pinion flange (4) and locknut (3) on pinion (5).
3.
Tighten locknut (3) to original position.
4.
Tighten locknut (3) in small increments, until torque required to rotate pinion (5) exceeds original
measurement by 2 lb-in. (0.2 Nm).
NOTE
Perform step 5 if replacing front pinion seal.
5.
Connect front propeller shaft (11) to pinion yoke (12) with two straps (9) and four capscrews (10).
Tighten capscrews (10) to 13-18 lb-ft (18-24 Nm).
6.
Install parking brake rotor (2) and propeller shaft (1) on pinion flange (4) with four lockwashers (8)
and capscrews (8). Tighten capscrews (8) to 60 lb-ft (81 Nm).
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