Aspen 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Pinion Seal - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pinion seal.
2. Install new pinion seal with Installer C-4076-B (3) and Handle C-4735 (1).
3. Install companion flange on the end of the shaft with the reference marks aligned.
4. Install two bolts into the threaded holes in the companion flange, 180° apart.
5. Position Holder 6719A (2) against the companion flange and install a bolt and washer into one of the remaining threaded holes. Tighten the bolts
so holder is held to the flange.
6. Install companion flange on pinion shaft with Installer C-3718 and Holder 6719A.
7. Install pinion washer and a new pinion nut. The convex side of the washer must face outward.
8. Hold companion flange with Holder 6719A (2) and tighten pinion nut with a torque wrench (3) to 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.).NOTE: Do not exceed
the minimum torque 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.) when installing the pinion nut at this point.
