rear pinion nut

JandSJK

New member

• Jul 7, 2012

• #1

Ok I'm trying to replace my leaky rear pinion seal and can't seem to get the flange nut loose. Is there something i need to do before loosening it?

 

Prime8

New member

• Jul 7, 2012

• #2

JandSJK said:

Ok I'm trying to replace my leaky rear pinion seal and can't seem to get the flange nut loose. Is there something i need to do before loosening it?

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Are you talking about that big, 1.5" nut?

 

MTG

Caught the Bug

• Jul 7, 2012

• #3

I had to use an impact wrench on my front.

 

JandSJK

New member

• Jul 8, 2012

• #4

Didn't know if it was safe to use an impact on. Had a 2foot cheater on it and it wouldn't budge

 

wayoflife

Administrator

Staff member

• Jul 8, 2012

• #5

as mentioned, an impact wrench will make this job a lot easier.

 

Prime8

New member

• Jul 8, 2012

• #6

JandSJK said:

Didn't know if it was safe to use an impact on. Had a 2foot cheater on it and it wouldn't budge

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Haha, its 150 ft pounds. I had a bit of a time using a foot long torque wrench. But years of heavy bench and shoulder press paid off.

 

The Wandering Jeeper

Caught the Bug

• Jul 8, 2012

• #7

While you can use an impact to remove it, just remember that there is a crush bearing that you want to be careful of when you put it back on. Use a torque wrench to put it back on and tighten it.