I've read alot of posts about the proper amount to tighten a rear pinion nut. I got all the torque specs n stuff from all that so I'm not asking for that.
I'm confused about ONE part that I think I understand but I'm not positive that I'm correct. I just need clarification. Most posts say tighten the PINION NUT to about 150-300 lbs of torque but THEN they say the BEARING PRELOAD should be 15-35 lbs of torque.
What is the difference here? 150-350 lbs is alot different from 15-35 lbs. I'm PRETTY SURE the 15-35 is how much torque should be required to rotate the entire pinion assembly and NOT what the nut needs to be tightened to but I'm not 100% sure.
If thats the case I'm driving around w/ a very loose pinion nut but if thats not the case I'm afraid I'm going to destroy the crush sleeve and create far more work for myself than I'm looking for.
I don't care if its tightened perfectly I just beleive it needs to be alot tighter than I have it and I'm trying to figure that out.
For reference...this all came about when I needed to replace the oil seal. It is still leaking oil tho. Also the DS doesnt vibrate or whine while I'm driving (from what I can hear/feel) but if I crawl underneath and physically shake it it does rock back n forth a little bit. This stuff is whats making me beleive its loose. Or maybe its something more?!
FEAR...
anyways...help...suggestions?
ALSO...for reference...stock 1990 XJ w/ a D35
I'm confused about ONE part that I think I understand but I'm not positive that I'm correct. I just need clarification. Most posts say tighten the PINION NUT to about 150-300 lbs of torque but THEN they say the BEARING PRELOAD should be 15-35 lbs of torque.
What is the difference here? 150-350 lbs is alot different from 15-35 lbs. I'm PRETTY SURE the 15-35 is how much torque should be required to rotate the entire pinion assembly and NOT what the nut needs to be tightened to but I'm not 100% sure.
If thats the case I'm driving around w/ a very loose pinion nut but if thats not the case I'm afraid I'm going to destroy the crush sleeve and create far more work for myself than I'm looking for.
I don't care if its tightened perfectly I just beleive it needs to be alot tighter than I have it and I'm trying to figure that out.
For reference...this all came about when I needed to replace the oil seal. It is still leaking oil tho. Also the DS doesnt vibrate or whine while I'm driving (from what I can hear/feel) but if I crawl underneath and physically shake it it does rock back n forth a little bit. This stuff is whats making me beleive its loose. Or maybe its something more?!
FEAR...
anyways...help...suggestions?
ALSO...for reference...stock 1990 XJ w/ a D35