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Seals and Gaskets, Differential|Service and Repair|Page 7503 > < Dana S135 Rear Axle|Page 7499
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Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal 

Special Tool(s)

Removal 

1. NOTE:  The rear wheels and brake calipers must be removed to prevent brake drag during drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.

Remove the rear brake calipers. 

2. Remove the driveshaft. 

3. Install a Nm (inch-pound) torque wrench on the pinion nut, and record the rotational torque required to maintain rotation of the pinion through

several revolutions.

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