How much torque does a pinion nut have?
It takes about 300 foot pounds to crush the sleeve initially. After it has been properly crushed (by checking the rotating resistance of 19-22 inch pounds on the pinion) there should be at least 150 pounds torque on the pinion nut (or else you pull it apart get another crush sleeve and start over).
How big is the torque cap on a pinion?
Pinion Preload (Reused) Ring Gear Backlash Ring Gear Bolt Torque Carrier Bearing Cap Bolts Chrysler 7.25″ 12 to 14 in-lbs. 6 to 7 in-lbs. .006″ to .010″ 55 ft-lbs.
Can a torque wrench be used to turn a pinion shaft?
If you want to use a torque wrench then buy a crush sleeve and pull the axles and carrier out. Then measure the existing torque it takes to turn the pinion shaft with an inch lbs torque wrench. This is the turning torque you want after changing the seal and reusing old pinion bearings.
How much torque does a 12 bolt Chevy Nova have?
I’ve got a 12 bolt out of a ’70 Nova. There is no actual torque spec for the pinion nut. You tighten it until you get the correct amount of “drag” (actually called the pinion bearing preload) on the pinion bearing. This is measured in inch lbs with a dial type torque wrench.
It takes about 300 foot pounds to crush the sleeve initially. After it has been properly crushed (by checking the rotating resistance of 19-22 inch pounds on the pinion) there should be at least 150 pounds torque on the pinion nut (or else you pull it apart get another crush sleeve and start over).
If you want to use a torque wrench then buy a crush sleeve and pull the axles and carrier out. Then measure the existing torque it takes to turn the pinion shaft with an inch lbs torque wrench. This is the turning torque you want after changing the seal and reusing old pinion bearings.
How big should the pinion nut be on a Camaro?
19-22 inch pounds is what it needs to be! Of course I’m talking about the bearing preload on a properly torqued pinion nut will yield that value as the nut rotates. It takes about 300 foot pounds to crush the sleeve initially.