FAQ for Differential Pinion Bearing Repair
Q: What kind of tools will be required in the replacement of the drive pinion flange/yoke and/or oil seal (all except the 9.75-inch axle)?
A:
The tools required include J 8614-01 Flange/Pulley Holding Tool, J 22388 Rear Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer-Rear (8.6-inch, 9.5-inch axle), and J 44414 Rear Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer (10.5 inches, 11.5-inch axle).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed while installing the drive pinion flange/yoke and/or oil seal (all except the 9.75-inch axle)?
A:
If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What kind of tools will be required in the replacement of the front differential drive pinion flange/yoke, seal, and dust deflector?
A:
The tools required include J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool and J 36366 Pinion Oil Seal Installer.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed while removing the front differential drive pinion flange/yoke, seal, and dust deflector?
A:
When removing the propeller shaft, you shall not attempt to remove the shaft by pounding on the yoke ears or using a tool between the yoke and the universal joint.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What kind of tools will be required in the replacement of the drive pinion flange/yoke and/or oil seal (8.6-inch axle w/drum brakes)?
A:
The tools required include J 8614-01 Flange/Pulley Holding Tool and J 22388 Rear Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer-Rear.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the drive pinion bearings?
A:
The proper way is to remove the differential assembly and the drive pinion from the axle, press the bearing off of the pinion and remove the shim, the outer pinion bearing cup from the axle housing, and the inner pinion bearing cup from the axle housing.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed before removing the drive pinion flange/yoke and/or oil seal (8.6-inch axle w/drum brakes)?
A:
You shall observe and mark the positions of all the driveline components, relative to the propeller shaft and the axles, before disassembly, and shall reassemble all the components in the previous places.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed while installing the drive pinion bearings?
A:
If the rotating torque is exceeded, the pinion will have to be removed and a new collapsible spacer installed.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 See more FAQs (3)