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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 03:17 PM
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Pinion nut part #

Hey guys. Got a leaky rear pinion seal.
​​​​​​I changed it with a non oem seal and reused the nut. Does anyone have the part number to the damn nut. It takes a 1 5/8 socket to remove. I have the OEM one now too, seal I mean. I can't find it on ford's web site... Can find everything else.
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 05:10 PM
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Not sure if this is front or rear?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mwheue

Yeah, buddy. It's the front one.. I already made theistakrcamd ordered it.. Thanks though!!!

Anyone else have any info please!!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 08:28 PM
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Scratch that
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 08:53 PM
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I've changed pinion seals, and had them done at a shop and always reused the original pinion nut, why do you want to change it?
If you're worried about it coming loose, you should be using loctite on it anyway.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 09:12 PM
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What's the deal with having to replace the nut anyway. I can just use Loctite, and Stake the nut with a chisel, No? Also. I replace this seal in the summer with a rockauto dorman style seal. I'm getting seepage again. I couldn't get an oem at the time... Backordered..
Please any help guys!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
I've changed pinion seals, and had them done at a shop and always reused the original pinion nut, why do you want to change it?
If you're worried about it coming loose, you should be using loctite on it anyway.

I guess I'm just worried that the damn thing is gonna leak again is all...
You put any silicone on the yoke so the gear oil don't seep past?

I haven't taken it apart this time around... It's just wet. Not dripping... Checked the vent hose too. All clean.. Even ordered a new set up oem for the vent.. All 3 parts.
Overkill I guess. Just don't want it to leak again..
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 10:20 PM
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I've always reused the nut. Never had one come loose.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 10:22 PM
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This will be the second time I'm reusing it then.. Lol
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 10:28 PM
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Should be just fine.
just use a paint marker on it if you want to see if it moves any.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 10:38 PM
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My sound crazy to you guys, but any ideas why it leaked or leaks so soon after swap?

Thing is... It doesn't do it all the time..
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 10:55 PM
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I've done many gear installs on the side... reuse the nut.


Originally Posted by Silver04s
My sound crazy to you guys, but any ideas why it leaked or leaks so soon after swap?

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It could be a bad flange/yoke. If there is any groove in the flange, toss it.

Originally Posted by Silver04s
I guess I'm just worried that the damn thing is gonna leak again is all...
You put any silicone on the yoke so the gear oil don't seep past?

I haven't taken it apart this time around... It's just wet. Not dripping... Checked the vent hose too. All clean.. Even ordered a new set up oem for the vent.. All 3 parts.
Overkill I guess. Just don't want it to leak again..
Yes, install the yoke, throw some rtv between the yoke and the threads, and install the washer/nut with red loctite. The rtv helps keep the oil from wicking up between the splines.

Before disassembly, mark the pinion nut in relation to the pinion.. when you tighten the nut, go SLIGHTLY past your mark to ensure that you are setting it up with the same or slightly more preload.

If you're using a new flange or a new nut, the tolerances may be off so the above trick will not work. To do it correctly (if the diff has a crush sleeve) is to remove the carrier to ensure that you have the proper preload.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Norcalpr
I've done many gear installs on the side... reuse the nut.




It could be a bad flange/yoke. If there is any groove in the flange, toss it.



Yes, install the yoke, throw some rtv between the yoke and the threads, and install the washer/nut with red loctite. The rtv helps keep the oil from wicking up between the splines.

Before disassembly, mark the pinion nut in relation to the pinion.. when you tighten the nut, go SLIGHTLY past your mark to ensure that you are setting it up with the same or slightly more preload.

If you're using a new flange or a new nut, the tolerances may be off so the above trick will not work. To do it correctly (if the diff has a crush sleeve) is to remove the carrier to ensure that you have the proper preload.
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That's how I replaced the first one bud...lol Marks every where. I went a 1/16 past my mark too. Maybe that's why it's leaking.. I didn't use silicone anywhere.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 11:05 PM
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Did you lube the seal surface or the pinion flange surface before assembling it?
If you put it on a dry clean surface, that can cause the seal to burnish the sealing edge and make it seep.
That wet area on the housing does look like it is just barely seeping, or it could just be excess lube that didn't get cleaned off before you put it back together.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
Did you lube the seal surface or the pinion flange surface before assembling it?
If you put it on a dry clean surface, that can cause the seal to burnish the sealing edge and make it seep.
That wet area on the housing does look like it is just barely seeping, or it could just be excess lube that didn't get cleaned off before you put it back together.
No I didn't do any of that. It's my fault.
Also, I sprayed it all down with brake clean to see how bad it was leaking.. This is how it came back maybe 3 days later. Not spotting, just seeping still
 
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