Pinion seal (page 2 of 2)

Refit

1. Fit NEW collapsible spacer.
2. Fit pinion bearing and oil thrower.
3. Clean flange and seal recess.
4. Lubricate oil seal with clean engine oil.

5. Fit oil seal using LRT-51-011.
6. Fit flange and washer.
7. Restrain flange using LRT-51-003 and tighten NEW nut to 176 Nm.
8. Check for end float on pinion. If end float exists continue to tighten nut until end float is removed.
9. Check torque to turn pinion figure.

NOTE: Pinion preload is equal to the amount recorded plus 00.56 Nm.

10. Continue to tighten pinion nut until correct preload is obtained.
11. Pinion preload is 1.7-2.8 Nm if higher replace collapsible spacer.

CAUTION: Do not tighten pinion nut to more than 542 Nm, or the collapsible spacer will compress too far.

12. Clean propeller shaft and differential flanges.
13. Position propeller shaft to differential, fit bolts and tighten nuts to 65 Nm.

NOTE: Ensure identification marks are aligned.

14. Fit drive shafts. See this section.
15. Check differential oil level and top up if necessary.