K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1996)
avoid damage to parts and systems.
1. Oil seal into the bore using J 24384.
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Lubricate the cavity between the new seal lips with a high melting point bearing lubricant.
2. Pinion flange.
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Use scribed marks for installation.
Important: Do not attempt to hammer the pinion flange onto the pinion stem.
3. Washer and a new nut.
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Tighten:
A. The nut on the pinion stem as close to the original marks as possible without going past the mark. Use the reference mark and the thread
count as reference.
B. The nut a little at a time and turn the pinion flange several times after each tightening to set the rollers.
Measure
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Using an inch-pound torque wrench, the torque required to rotate the pinion. Compare this with the required rotating torque recorded earlier.
Continue tightening and measuring a little at a time until the same preload is achieved.
Important:
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If the original preload torque value was less than 3 (inch lbs.) then reset the torque specification to 3-5 (inch lbs.).
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Align the propeller shaft with the alignment marks made previously.
4. Propeller shaft.
5. Retainers and bolts.
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Tighten bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Axle shafts.
7. Lubricant to the rear axle as necessary.
Full-Floating Axle (11 Inch Ring Gear)
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Tool Required:
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J 8614-01 Pinion Flange Holder and Remover
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J 24384 Pinion Oil Seal Installer (Dana 11 inch ring gear axle).
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The pinion oil seal and the pinion flange may be replaced with the carrier assembly installed in the vehicle.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
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Raise the vehicle.
1. Propeller shaft.
Important: Scribe a line on the pinion stem, pinion nut and pinion flange to be used as an installation guide.
