How do you remove a pinion seal on a car?
Once the puller is in place and mounted, by slowly tightening the drive shaft it will begin pulling the flange/yoke off the pinion shaft. In most cases, continue driving the center shaft until the the flange comes loose and off the pinion shaft. Step 1: Set up a drain pan. Place a drain pan underneath the pinion seal area. Step 2: Remove the seal.
What to do if rear axle pinion bearing cup is damaged?
Inspect rear axle pinion bearing cups. If damaged, remove from rear axle housing by tapping alternately (with a brass drift of suitable length) on each side of rear axle pinion bearing cups to prevent rear axle pinion bearing cups from cocking in rear axle housing bore.
How do you change the pinion nut on a differential?
If you’re changing the ring and pinion or the pinion bearings, remove the pinion nut with an air gun while holding the yoke, or use a long breaker bar and brace the yoke (bolt it to a long board) so that it can’t move. Knock the pinion gear out to the rear with a brass punch taking care not to damage the threads.
What should the pinion angle be for drag racing?
SC is correct, for drag racing you want anywhere from 2-4 degrees dip in the relation of the pinion to the driveshaft, I do most performance street cars the same way, however for your everyday driver, You set up the rearend to have the same angle as the crankshaft/transmision.
Can I adjust rack and pinion for steering play?
It’s a rebuilt unit and it was a major pain in the ass to get it in. I’m hoping it can be adjusted. Check the rag joint on your steering column. It can loosen and cause noticeable play. I have and it seems that I get around 1/3 inch movement compared to the other 1.3 inch movement from the rack and pinion.
If you’re changing the ring and pinion or the pinion bearings, remove the pinion nut with an air gun while holding the yoke, or use a long breaker bar and brace the yoke (bolt it to a long board) so that it can’t move. Knock the pinion gear out to the rear with a brass punch taking care not to damage the threads.
How do you enstall a pinion gear head?
Slide the crush sleeve on the pinion shaft (unless you are using the trial and error method) and enstall the pinion through the rear of the housing. The yoke usually must be placed on while applying pressure on the pinion gear head to hold it in place.
How much movement does rack and pinion make?
I have and it seems that I get around 1/3 inch movement compared to the other 1.3 inch movement from the rack and pinion. Even before I changed it, it was much tighter.