Does my pinion seal/bearing look right?

DavidAW · 07-02-09, 07:31 PM

I just replace my pinion seal. Couple things seemed odd.

1. The Nut was not tight, I could easily tighten it once the stake was moved.

2. The Flange came right off by hand, no puller required.

3. There was an odd bit of metal between the seal and the washer behind. Like a strip of metal shaved off.

On the good side, there is no play in the shaft and everything looks good. (to my novice eye)

It looks like the sliver of metal was sliced off the washer (oil slinger in the FSM)

You can see a small piece here

But the bearing seems OK, ??

Just looking for input from anyone that is experienced.
Any thing to worry about, that sort of thing.

Thanks
Dave

Mace · 07-02-09, 09:22 PM

Even a slightly worn race will cause the pinion to wobble. You won't be able to see it with the bearing in place.

That seal is hammered...

FJ40Jim · 07-03-09, 08:58 AM

the pictures show the imprint from the garter spring that was knocked off the back of the seal during assembly. The garter got between the shoulder of the flange and the slinger. After the garter was chewed up & spit out, the flange was loose.

Put it together correctly and run it. if it makes noise, then you'll have to pull the diff out and change bearings. Probably not.

DavidAW · 07-03-09, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJ40Jim

the pictures show the imprint from the garter spring that was knocked off the back of the seal during assembly. The garter got between the shoulder of the flange and the slinger. After the garter was chewed up & spit out, the flange was loose.

Put it together correctly and run it. if it makes noise, then you'll have to pull the diff out and change bearings. Probably not.

Man you guys are good. I knew someone would know what it was.
I see the sping in this pic once I knew what to search for.

I replaced the seal and everything seems fine, no leak, no noise, or play.

Thanks Again
Dave

marsdendc · 07-08-09, 12:04 AM

Be sure you used a new nut with locktight, torqued correctly and peened. I just lost my "nut" and the pinion droped into the third member. Needless to say my 62 is sidelined until the parts get here.