When do you need a pinion seal on a differential?
When do you need a pinion seal on a differential?
A pinion seal is located in the differential and prevents fluid leaking out past the pinion shaft. You may need a new pinion seal if you hear a whining noise while driving, or if you notice leaks or low fluid in your differential.
What’s the difference between Diff and Salisbury pinion seals?
The difference between the two types is that the ‘rover’ type diff has the pinion bearing preload set by shims, whereas the salisbury axle has the pinion bearings preload set by a crushable spacer. What this means is that providing you have no play, you can change the rover pinion seal without worrying about upsetting the pinion bearing preload.
What should I do if my rear differential is leaking?
Differentials have a rubber or silicone seal inside the cover that deteriorates over time, causing the oil to leak. This repair requires the cover to be removed, cleaned, and the new gasket to be put in place and sealed. Pinion Seal Replacement.
How much does it cost to replace a diff seal?
The 4-6lb-in figure is what the (MGB) manual lists as a MINIMUM figure if replacing the pinion seal without stripping the diff and replacing bearings etc.
A pinion seal is located in the differential and prevents fluid leaking out past the pinion shaft. You may need a new pinion seal if you hear a whining noise while driving, or if you notice leaks or low fluid in your differential.
Are there different pinion flanges for different axles?
There are lots of different Pinion flanges fitted to the different differentials and axles of Land Rovers. Some of the pinion flanges are compatible with different oil seals and some aren’t. Flanges usually have mudshields fitted and this is mostly what dictates the type of oil seal.
What’s the difference between front and rear differential flanges?
The oil seal FTC4851 is also different to the front differential oil seal. The Salisbury axle flange has two kits available STC4457 and STC4403, which both have a rubber seal upgrading over the earlier leather seal AEU2515 found with flange 607185 .
Are there differential pinion flanges on the p38 short nose?
The only similarity between the P38 short nose and front/rear Rover differential pinion flanges is that they share the same mudshield FTC5317. However, instead of being recessed on the front diff housing, it sits flush with the end of it.
