dcg
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Forgot to mention… I tightened up the new pinion self locking nut as tight as I could until the flange started to spin (I used a block of wood and punch method shown in earlier photos). I will tighten it to a 15-30 lb flange pull using one of the methods mentioned earlier.
In hind sight, I would have marked the pinion shaft and nut location and then reused the same nut. Apparently you tighten one mark width past the two marks lining up and you’re golden. I was over zealous and was quick to use my Milwaukee M18 Fuel inpact on the existing nut.
Using the saw horses has made it really easy to flip around as needed.
Note: Don’t keep freshly painted parts where the work is being done. A brass compressor nozzle (used to center the diff gasket on the holes) fell and the sharp threads marred an oil catcher.
In hind sight, I would have marked the pinion shaft and nut location and then reused the same nut. Apparently you tighten one mark width past the two marks lining up and you’re golden. I was over zealous and was quick to use my Milwaukee M18 Fuel inpact on the existing nut.
Using the saw horses has made it really easy to flip around as needed.
Note: Don’t keep freshly painted parts where the work is being done. A brass compressor nozzle (used to center the diff gasket on the holes) fell and the sharp threads marred an oil catcher.
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