Pinion Seal leak on 2006 GT
#1
Pinion Seal leak on 2006 GT
Hey guys,
My 2006 GT just hit 60,300 miles and is now suddenly leaking differential fluid from the pinion seal. Should I have the dealership fix it so they can check preload? or should I drop the driveshaft, remove the pinion flange and change the seal myself?
I have the tools required to remove and install everything to proper torque spec, but I'm worried about doing this myself because I have no idea on how to check preload.
Any tips?
Thanks
My 2006 GT just hit 60,300 miles and is now suddenly leaking differential fluid from the pinion seal. Should I have the dealership fix it so they can check preload? or should I drop the driveshaft, remove the pinion flange and change the seal myself?
I have the tools required to remove and install everything to proper torque spec, but I'm worried about doing this myself because I have no idea on how to check preload.
Any tips?
Thanks
Last edited by watson30; 09-06-2009 at 06:22 PM.
#2
Hey guys,
My 2006 GT just hit 60,300 miles and is now suddenly leaking differential fluid from the pinion seal. Should I have the dealership fix it so they can check preload? or should I drop the driveshaft, remove the pinion flange and change the seal myself?
I have the tools required to remove and install everything to proper torque spec, but I'm worried about doing this myself because I have no idea on how to check preload.
Any tips?
Thanks
My 2006 GT just hit 60,300 miles and is now suddenly leaking differential fluid from the pinion seal. Should I have the dealership fix it so they can check preload? or should I drop the driveshaft, remove the pinion flange and change the seal myself?
I have the tools required to remove and install everything to proper torque spec, but I'm worried about doing this myself because I have no idea on how to check preload.
Any tips?
Thanks
#3
This is all new to me so don't mind the questions. Why exactly does it need to be in inch pounds? Could I do this job on a set of ramps? if not, why do I have to take the wheels off in order to have this done correctly? The reason I ask is because I noticed in Toco Bill's how to install a new pinion flange, he removes the flange and pinion seal then torques the pinion nut to 140ft lbs. Any reason why?
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...ll-w-pics.html
Thanks again!
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...ll-w-pics.html
Thanks again!
#4
This is all new to me so don't mind the questions. Why exactly does it need to be in inch pounds? Could I do this job on a set of ramps? if not, why do I have to take the wheels off in order to have this done correctly? The reason I ask is because I noticed in Toco Bill's how to install a new pinion flange, he removes the flange and pinion seal then torques the pinion nut to 140ft lbs. Any reason why?
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...ll-w-pics.html
Thanks again!
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...ll-w-pics.html
Thanks again!
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