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    What should I torque my pinion seal down to? And is ok to fill the tranny by the shifter hole?

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    Yes, you can fill the trans through the shifter hole.

    I'm assuming you're talking about torquing the compagnion flange nut when you say "torquing the pinion seal".

    The nut needs to be torqued so that the crush collar compresses and the pinion bearing preload is 10-15in/lbs for used bearings, or 15-30in/lbs for new bearings. Pinion bearing turning torque is checked with an inch pound beam style torque wrench.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wesman View Post
    Yes, you can fill the trans through the shifter hole.

    I'm assuming you're talking about torquing the compagnion flange nut when you say "torquing the pinion seal".

    The nut needs to be torqued so that the crush collar compresses and the pinion bearing preload is 10-15in/lbs for used bearings, or 15-30in/lbs for new bearings. Pinion bearing turning torque is checked with an inch pound beam style torque wrench.
    This is correct, but keep in mind this measurment can only be taken when the pinion is the only thing in the rearend. Meaning the carrier and axles must be removed so the pinion is the only thing turning.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firebirdjones View Post
    This is correct, but keep in mind this measurment can only be taken when the pinion is the only thing in the rearend. Meaning the carrier and axles must be removed so the pinion is the only thing turning.
    +1. Good call.

    In the case of still having the rest of the rear installed, I believe the service manual states to measure the torque it takes to remove the nut, and then go a certain amount above that when you re-torque the nut back down.

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    I counted the threads and make 3 inline peen marks on the flange, nut and gear.

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