Do I need a new pinion nut?
Do I need a new pinion nut? Do not replace the pinion nut. You need to count the number of turns on the nut when replacing the pinion seal to get your bearing preload back. How much torque does a pinion nut have? It takes about 300 foot pounds to crush the sleeve initially. After it has been properly crushed (by checking the rotating resistance of 19-22 inch pounds on the pinion) there should be at least 150 pounds torque on the pinion nut (or else you pull it apart get another crush sleeve and start over). How big should...