Pinion nut problem? - Fixed 6/24/10

    Quote from Keith_C


    Just tighten it to 200 ft/lbs and get on with life.


    The only way you will change the preload is if you further crush the crush-sleeve and if you stay at 180-200 that won't happen.



    Not to beat a dead horse in this thread but 200 foot pounds WILL crush the crush sleeve especially since it appears he is re-using his old one...

    Well, I got it on. After the all the threads from the nut got on the pinion gear then it started turning easier. I got as far as I could, will check with my mechanic tomorrow for increased torque but, all I could do was the 150 ft/lbs.
    Test ran it on jacks (not sure what I was looking for). Went through all 5 gears, pushed the speedometer to 85 mph and nothing blew up. Took it off the jack and went for a short test drive. Got it up to 65 mph for about a mile, nothing blew up, and I didn't hear any strange noises. Will top off the fluid tomorrow and drive it to RC for a trail ride Saturday (I HOPE). LOL

    Quote from astape


    Glen didn't see if it was the front or back axle if front unlock the hubs and bring it by on Sat. Ill take care of it in 5 minutes.
    Aaron



    Thank Aaron. It is/was (or maybe was/is still) the rear. Any further problems and I'll contact you, if you don't mind.

    Thanks
    Glen

    maybe I'm just stupid but I run them off w an impact and run them back on w an impact when I change the seals. Never had a problem or brought out the torque wrench. Maybe I've just been lucky.

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