Hey everyone:
I am trying to install a new pinion in my Dana 30 front axle.
For some reason, I am not able to crush the sleeve to set the bearing preload.
I did this on my 8.8 rear with no problems but this one is just not working.
I tried a breaker bar. I tried using the handle from my jack. I went out and bought a DeWalt electric impact rated to 340 ft lbs.
The sleeve is supposed to crush at 160 ft lbs. The impact destroys the nut but the sleeve does not budge. I have
gone through 4 different nuts. I replaced the crush sleeve. Nothing has made a difference.
Take a look at how much I deformed the washer between the pinion nut and yoke. That is not supposed to happen.
I do not believe this is a lack of force.
Something else is going on.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Neil
I am trying to install a new pinion in my Dana 30 front axle.
For some reason, I am not able to crush the sleeve to set the bearing preload.
I did this on my 8.8 rear with no problems but this one is just not working.
I tried a breaker bar. I tried using the handle from my jack. I went out and bought a DeWalt electric impact rated to 340 ft lbs.
The sleeve is supposed to crush at 160 ft lbs. The impact destroys the nut but the sleeve does not budge. I have
gone through 4 different nuts. I replaced the crush sleeve. Nothing has made a difference.
Take a look at how much I deformed the washer between the pinion nut and yoke. That is not supposed to happen.
I do not believe this is a lack of force.
Something else is going on.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Neil

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