Torque and Chrome

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Summary: install the pinion oil seal at this time as it is not required for set up and will only be damaged by repeated installation and removal Then hold the yoke torque pinion nut to 255 ft lbs 9 Measure pinion bearing preload by using an inch pound torque wrench You must measure the torque it takes to rotate the pinion by the nut while it is in motion dial torque wrench

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