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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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Pinion seal...what size socket?

I wanna do the pinion seal, what size socket does it take? looks huge.

Any pointers on how to do this?

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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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Re: Pinion seal...what size socket?

1.25 ,and you better have a good impact gun.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:14 AM
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Re: Pinion seal...what size socket?

Agreed 1.25" & Impact and make sure to mark the nut alignment and yoke alignment. Measure the pinon from nut to end or count the threads on the pinon so you get the nut in the same position.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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Thanks.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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Re: Pinion seal...what size socket?

Be careful when you tighten it, over tightening it can ruin the crush sleve
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