8.8 Pinion Nut missing
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Lead Driver
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From: Wentzville, MO
8.8 Pinion Nut missing
I just bought a 96 Ford Explorer's limited Slip 8.8 rear axle for my 56 F-100. When I got it home I noticed the Pinion nut had been removed. 
The flange is still there. Just wondering what I need to do to replace the Nut.
The flange is still there. Just wondering what I need to do to replace the Nut.
Cargo Master
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It is a crush. Doing it the book way you need a new crush sleeve and then you pull it until it takes about 14 in lbs torque to turn the pinion. Now I have had the pinion nuts come loose and all I did was pull them tight. So the didn't have any slop in them. Unless you are a real hoss most people cannot crush the sleeve with just a 1/2 inch break over.
Post Fiend
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From: Bonita Springs FL
The carrier needs to come out to set the pinion bearing pre-load. I'd recommend watching some youtube videos on 8.8 axle rebuilding. I also have a pretty good book on my kindle on rebuilding 8.8" axles.
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