I say put the pinion seal on last. I had to remove the pinion and change shims several times doing the '59 rear end for my GMC. I ruined a new pinion seal doing it.


"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.