How do I get at the pinion seal?
How do I get at the pinion seal?
I’ve got a leak around the pinion shaft on the front differential. I pulled out my service manual and noticed the diagrams for the diff are different than my machine. Manual shows 3 bolts securing a cap over the pinion shaft where u can access the seal whereas mine doesn’t t have thee three bolts. See picture. How do i get at the pinion seal?
How do you replace a differential pinion seal?
This video will show you how to replace the differential pinion seal. The main thing to do is to count the number of turns it takes to remove the nut that fastens the yoke on the pinion bearing. So when you put the nut back on, you will be able to get in the exact position when you removed it. This keeps all the setting the same.
When do you need a new pinion shaft?
At that point you would need a new pinion shaft or preferably a bushing and a oversized seal. What also happens in similar situations is the pinion shaft becomes groved. At that point you would need a new pinion shaft or preferably a bushing and a oversized seal. Click to expand…
What’s the pinion seal on a Polaris ATV?
Hard riding in mud and water. I’ve got a leak around the pinion shaft on the front differential. I pulled out my service manual and noticed the diagrams for the diff are different than my machine. Manual shows 3 bolts securing a cap over the pinion shaft where u can access the seal whereas mine doesn’t t have thee three bolts.
At that point you would need a new pinion shaft or preferably a bushing and a oversized seal. What also happens in similar situations is the pinion shaft becomes groved. At that point you would need a new pinion shaft or preferably a bushing and a oversized seal. Click to expand…
How do you remove a seal from a pinion shaft?
In most cases, continue driving the center shaft until the the flange comes loose and off the pinion shaft. Step 1: Set up a drain pan. Place a drain pan underneath the pinion seal area. Step 2: Remove the seal. Take a seal puller, hook the inside of the seal and pry to remove the seal.
What does a pinion seal do on a differential?
A pinion seal keeps oil in the differential and keeps water, dirt, and debris out. A failing pinion seal will leak which can ruin the differential. Average rating from 31 customers who received a Pinion Seal Replacement. The pinion seal, also called a pinion shaft, is designed to keep oil in and any water, dirt or debris out.
Do you need a bushing for a pinion seal?
What also happens in similar situations is the pinion shaft becomes groved. At that point you would need a new pinion shaft or preferably a bushing and a oversized seal. What also happens in similar situations is the pinion shaft becomes groved. At that point you would need a new pinion shaft or preferably a bushing and a oversized seal.
