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Replaced pinion seal but did I do it right?
After reading and watching videos I replaced a leaky pinion seal today. It was super easy if I did it right.
Marked the yoke, nut and housing, then counted 1-1/2 threads showing so I'd know how far to go when putting it back together. I pulled the nut using an impact so I can't say how tight the nut was but it zipped it off without a problem.
When I put it back together I used a 1/2" drive ratchet and ran it up til the marks were lined up and 1-1/2 threads were showing past the nut, same as before. I felt a little resistance but I never felt the nut get tight. Almost snug maybe but nowhere near tight. I'd say it was similar to setting a crown nut on the spindle after changing a wheel bearing - except using marks and threads as a guide.
I know it's critical to set it right but for some reason I thought it would be tighter.
This may be a dumb question but does my description of the reassembly sound right? If not what should the nut feel like going back on?
Thanks
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