When do you need a new crush sleeve?

When do you need a new crush sleeve?

The crush sleeve is what controls the preload. You’re supposed to use a new one even when replacing the pinion bearing or the pinion seal. You definitely need a new one when re-gearing.

When to use a new pinion crush sleeve?

Next job is to change out the speedo gear before I get another ticket 😡 The crush sleeve is what controls the preload. You’re supposed to use a new one even when replacing the pinion bearing or the pinion seal. You definitely need a new one when re-gearing.

Can a crush Sleve be used for cw / ccw?

Pulled it apart again, inserted the old crush sleve, then tightened until it turned freely but w. zero slop up/down and turned tightly by hand but easily cw/ccw for many many rotations.

Is there a way to crush the crush sleeve?

Got the pinion in the housing, crush sleeve in place, front bearing and seal in place. I go to torque down the nut and it just stops with about .040 of play fore-aft. Tried a different wrench, and a different wrench (maybe they don’t have enough torque!). Even went and bought a wrench that claims 750 lb-ft.

Do you need to replace crush sleeve on SRW trucks?

Actually on the 10.5″ rear end on the SRW trucks, it’s not necessary to replace the crush sleeve. The proper procedure is to measure and record bearing preload prior to removing the pinion nut. Then replace the seal and yoke and tighen the nut till you reach the same rotating torque.

How do you replace the crush sleeve on a diesel?

The correct method involves replacing the crush sleeve and the following rotational torque specs: Like 95 indicated, it is difficult to do given that to get the torque wrench to rotate in the confined space between your tank and exhaust is less than fun.

Do you need cheater bar to crush sleeve?

I use a 3/4″ breaker bar with a floor jack handle as my cheater bar, so yes, it takes some oomph to get it to start crushing. This is how I do it, I pull it 1/8 turn, and check the pinion for slack, in and out.