WebFeb 14, 2024 · when assembling the pinion into place, include the crush sleeve between the two pinion bearings. This sleeve must be replaced every time the pinion nut is torqued. Many mechanics use an impact gun while others insist the nut should be torqued by hand. WebNov 12, 2015 · It takes hundreds of lb/ft of torque to get the sleeve to begin to crush, it can't be done without a pinion flange holding tool/breaker bar or a 1/2" impact gun. I typically …
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WebNov 18, 2024 · Yes, you can change the seal without replacing the crush sleeve. Just reuse the old nut and tighten it just past the old stake mark so that you can re-stake it. Check the overall preload before and after to make sure it is not too tight. Last edited: Nov 18, 2024 baldilocks Battle Ground, WA GOLD Star Joined Jan 29, 2014 Messages 8,565 Location WebJan 28, 2015 · Make sure you have extra seals and crush sleeves on hand for when you over crush the first one or two And make sure to put gear oil on the seal so you aren't adding to much preload. Reply Quote 1 - 10 of 10 Posts This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new … botc 137
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WebJan 16, 2010 · If you use the crush sleeve method & go a little too much (say 350 ftlbs), you have to start over with new parts. I like the solid spacer & shim method. I seemed pretty easy to get the pinion bearings preload (I forget, something like 12 inlbs) note: this assumes 70*F parts & grease. BBP G gibbons Registered Joined Oct 31, 1998 2,835 Posts WebNov 14, 2007 · The crush sleeve is between the inner and outer pinion bearings. The sleeves job is to keep the pressure outward against the two bearings. The crush sleeve as in its name is to be crushed upon final differential assembly and keeps the bearings pressure consistent in the bearing cups. WebMar 16, 2024 · I do think the 489 is crush only as well. If you only need to back off the pinion preload any shim will do. Just removed the chunk and measure the turning torque. Add shims until you get it where you need it. I have got shims from tractor supply companies and a good hardware store before in a pinch. Hellrats Just another dumbass Joined Jan … bot by microsoft