How to replace diff pinion and oil seal replacement?
Measure the torque needed to move the pinion (string and spring balance) beforeundoing anything, then when replacing do tighten a little at a time until the original torque is reached, or bit more if it was less than 4-6 in-lb. The steps involved in doing this are set out in the MGB manual as:
How to remove a seal from a pinion mount?
Part 4 of 8: Removing the pinion seal 1 Set up a drain pan. Place a drain pan underneath the pinion seal area. 2 Remove the seal. Take a seal puller, hook the inside of the seal and pry to remove the seal. 3 Prep the area. After the pinion seal is removed, clean the inside surface of the pinion seal mounts.
When to know if your pinion seal is about to fail?
Because the pinion seal prevents differential fluid from leaking out and damaging the gears inside, it’s important to know the signs that indicate the seal is beginning to fail. These include: If you are experiencing any of these problems or suspect that the seal is about to fail, a certified mechanic can help.
What’s the difference between Diff and Salisbury pinion seals?
The difference between the two types is that the ‘rover’ type diff has the pinion bearing preload set by shims, whereas the salisbury axle has the pinion bearings preload set by a crushable spacer. What this means is that providing you have no play, you can change the rover pinion seal without worrying about upsetting the pinion bearing preload.
What does a pinion seal do on a differential?
A pinion seal keeps oil in the differential and keeps water, dirt, and debris out. A failing pinion seal will leak which can ruin the differential. Average rating from 31 customers who received a Pinion Seal Replacement. The pinion seal, also called a pinion shaft, is designed to keep oil in and any water, dirt or debris out.
What happens when a pinion seal goes bad?
A failing pinion seal will leak which can ruin the differential. Average rating from 31 customers who received a Pinion Seal Replacement. The pinion seal, also called a pinion shaft, is designed to keep oil in and any water, dirt or debris out.
How do you replace a pinion seal on a Chevy truck?
Slide the pinion yoke off the pinion shaft and set it aside. Using a small flat screwdriver, bend the outer metal ring of the seal to help loosen it then pry it out of the bore. Pack the cavity behind the seal with lithium grease then install the new seal into the bore.
How do you remove a seal from a transmission?
Using a mallet or plastic hammer, strike the end of the driveline away from the flange. Once the driveline is separated from the flange, you can either tie it up and out of the way or remove it completely from the transmission. Note: If you decide to remove the driveline, place a drain pan underneath the end of the transmission.