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| | | | Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 58 | Well, I now have a 4.10 in my 48 1 ton panel. everything went well but I have a leak coming from the flange where the pinion bearing retainer bolts up to the pumpkin. It looks like all I need to do is drop the driveline and pull the retainer out. question is, how big of a pain is it to pull that unit out?
Thanks in advance,
Les
Well, I dropped the drive line, removed the 5 flange bolts and the bearing retainer won't budge. I don't want to mess something up. Can I remove the pinion bearing retainer from the front without taking the carrier back out?
Last edited by Les_S; 06/25/2016 2:11 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,367 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,367 | Les, my 51 3600 has the original 4.57 geared HO72. When I replaced the leaking pinion seal I removed the 1 5/8th pinion nut (thin wall socket required, I made one with the bench grinder, a cotter key also has to come out) then removed the pinion bearing housing bolts, then tapped it with a hammer. No drama, just work.
Also don't forget to mark the pinion nut before turning it so you can tighten it to the same spot on reinstall.
Good Luck
RonR
1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear
1970 340 Duster
1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain)
1964 CJ5
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 58 | Many thanks Moparguy! I'll give that a shot.
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