Reinstalling Rear Pinion Gear.. How to..?
 

Doing a quick cleaning and painting of my rear end housing, new axle bearings and seals but keeping the same bearings on my ring gear and pinion.

Same nut and washer, how do I put the pinion back in properly? What torque? What spinning torque?

Re: Reinstalling Rear Pinion Gear.. How to..?
 

Which rear axle

Sorry I meant to add that but forgot. 70 C10 stock GM 12 bolt NOT POSI. This is just a plane Jane rear.
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Re: Reinstalling Rear Pinion Gear.. How to..?
 

I personaly would opt for a new crush sleeve , pinion Nut and bearings , I would think with using your old crush sleeve it would be almost impossable to set the correct Pre load on the bearing ......if you go to tight premature bearing wear will occur quickly ,If to loose same will occur at a slower pace .You will Know quickly as soon as you drive you while Here a Whine or drone noise

Re: Reinstalling Rear Pinion Gear.. How to..?
 

You need to replace the crush sleeve and pinion nut at the very least. They are designed for one-time use.