You can use it to remove this nut but care must be taken not to over stress the wrench as this nut can become locked on. Use sealant around the seal before you drive it in. is 15-25 in. Torque wrenches that measure that low are usually pretty hard to come by. Crawlpedia is proudly supported by Filthy Motorsports, a specialty off-road racing and 4x4 parts shop in Boulder, Colorado. Clean the oil seal mounting surface and tap the new seal in place 7 Inspect the splines for burrs and nicks. … read more. To find the street legal laws for your state including maximum suspension lift heights and tire size rules visit LiftLaws.com, Copyright © 2019 Crawlpedia All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Contact Us. Viele übersetzte Beispielsätze mit "pinion torque" – Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch und Suchmaschine für Millionen von Deutsch-Übersetzungen. Hi all, hopefully someone can help me with this. Anyone know these off hand or where to obtain them? Pinion Bearing Preload. Its not left hand thread is it? The correct torque is once the pinion bearing has a specific pre-load on it. as in how tight the nut is. Shop: Minor and Master Install Kits. I know it has the pinion shims and not the crush sleeve. Gear Ratio Calculator Engine, Trans & Driveline. … The minimum torque is 170 foot-pounds. Reassembly involves tightening the flange nut in steps while measuring the friction torque. Messages: 4,798 Likes Received: 6053. Pinion Wrench In Action With the socket wrench popped in it worked pretty good until I started the final torque of the Pinion Nut. Eric. Please note that is inch pounds and not foot pounds. The pinion nut, however, is actually right hand threaded (counter clockwise to loosen). Carrier Assembly and Ring Gear 1- Adjusting Carrier preload is next. 2002 GMC Sonoma 4X4: the torque on the pinion nut..rear differential. If you are using your old bearings the torque spec. Set the preload carefully (see “Specifications”) so that the bearings will have a long life. Is there anything I should do or just torq it down to roughly 150-200lbs? This collapsible space is generally used to get a more precise pressure on the bearing preload. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 29, 2001. lbs. On old bearing and replacement yolk situation all your after is: Remove the slop and obtain preload just over what you measured initially, that's all. The problem is that the proper bearing preload is achieved at only around 50 ft-lbs torque on the pinion nut, with the old shims cleaned and stuck back in the same way. Hopefully this helps someone out. Be carefull when you drive the seal in. The following table contains the proper specifications for all popular axles. If you are using new bearings the torque spec. After getting it tight it felt a little loose. 80 ft-lbs. 10 to 20 in-lbs. Keep tighting the pinion nut little by little until you get it into the 5-15 inch pound bearing preload specification. Does anyone have any idea as to how tight the nut should be set to? The marking of the nut on the pinion will put you very close to the org. At this point- that's all you can do. Use oil on the pinion nut washer surface during I just checked recently and the same wrench is $400 new. The pinion nut does not have a torque spec. This wrench was designed to torque the VW pinion nut that secures the 1st gear inner bearing race to the factory spec of 155 ft/lbs. Hemi Rebel Well-Known Member. Pinion nut torque is irrelevant and just a "what to expect" thing really. JavaScript is disabled. City Landenberg State PA Sep 6, 2006 #1 How freakin' tight is the pinion nut on the yoke?? Several thousands of miles. You want to get as close as possible to the correct amount of pressure, which is where a torque wrench comes in … Crank Pin nut Pinion Gear nut Oil Pump cover bolts Oil Pump manifold screws Tappet Guide bolts Rocker Cover 5/16 inch bolts 1/4 inch bolts Upper Engine mounting bracket: To cylinder heads To frame Gearcase Cover screws Cam / Nosecone Cover screws Timer screws (inner cover and sensor plate) Tappet Screen Plug Spark Plug Transmission Side Cover bolts Crankcase bolts Step 1 Step 2 Intake … Retired. You tighten the pinion nut until you have the proper preload. Hi folks, hope you had a good Christmas! If I remember right, the torque is 110 Ft-LBs. Gear Ratio Finder Is 40 to 45 Ft. Lbs. … *His*, 2005 Jeep Wrangler 6cyl, Rocky Mountain Edition, auto,air,7 speaker sound with cd player & subwoofer, D44 rear 3.73 gears, 30X9.50's on Ravins. To measure this you will need to tighten the nut in small increments … Joined: Apr 22, 2012 Location: Where the outlaws live Local Time: 10:24 PM. I need the torque on the pinion nut for the rear differential. Is 40 to 45 Ft. Lbs. … Newer GM trucks are built to the same specs as the Dodge axles. Jeep TJs use two different types of rear axles...one uses a crush sleeve and the other shims. Sorry about the missing info. I'm trying to change the seal and I cannot get the nut off! Shop: Ring and Pinion Gears Jul 20, 2015 #2. I'd put the new seal on, the yoke, run the nut down until it is just touching and check to see how much torque it takes to turn it. 63 ft-lbs. To measure pinion bearing preload - use a beam- or dial-type inch-pound torque wrench on the pinion nut and measure the torque required to rotate the pinion. Pinion nut torque is irrelevant and just a "what to expect" thing really. If the preload exceeds the specification at minimum torque, a new spacer must be installed on the pinion gear. about right? Come join the discussion about trail reports, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, fabrication, drivetrain, and more! Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Jun 24, 2014 #1. threewood FBBO Gold Member FBBO Gold Member. This collapsible space is generally used to get a more precise pressure on the bearing preload. for the nut or do I just tighten it down snug? Jan 11, 2021 #1 I am trying to undo the nut to change the oil seal and can't shift it. On an 11.5 the pinion rotate torque is 10 to 25 in lb. If the minimum torque needed to rotate the pinion nut is not established by the minimum nut torque, the nut must be tightened further, in small increments, until the proper torque value is established. Hemi Rebel Well-Known Member. 41,979 satisfied customers. if that helps. I replaced my pinion seal as the original was still in place and … is 10-20 in. .005" to .007" 175 ft-lbs. With the pinion gear installed, position ring gear and carrier into housing to … Torque Spec Database. Gears are developed to be run at .008” to .012” backlash for street gear sets and .006” to .008” backlash for competition gear sets. You want it to take 5-15 inch pounds of force to turn the pinion with used bearings. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. That thing just laughs at my impact wrench. Of course it's kinda shade tree-but if you had marked the nut -then retightening back to the mark will give the already set-up crush on the crush sleeve. Is this normal?? The correct procedure is to tighten the pinion nut on the cruch sleeve untill the slightest resistance is felt in trying to … I’ve done some more searching and found a video showing the seal replacement with official torque of 145 foot pounds on the pinion Nut and 54 on the flange bolts. The "new" one seemed to be too thin, so held too few threads to be secure at said torque nor did it have a flatted face as the old one for binding snugly against the pinion. Set the preload carefully (see “Specifications”) so that the bearings will have a long life. If the 160 ft-lbs was not enough pre-load that may explain why it worked loose. AAM 10.5" 15 to 25 in-lbs. mark the nut in relation to the yoke and the pinion shaft before you remove it, so that it will tighten back to exactly the same position when you reinstall. The pinion nut gets torqued to the point where you have proper preload on the pinion bearings. My only concern is that when I remove the nut to begin this whole process there was no way it was torqued to that high of an amount. This is with the axleshafts unbolted and pulled out of the diff. 40 to 45 … It's easy, affordable and very effective, just contact us to get started! Tried the impact gun, bars and a hammer but it won't budge. Engine, Trans & Driveline. as in how tight the nut is. lbf) or less. This is with the axleshafts unbolted and pulled out of the diff. To remove the nut without damage to the wrench, attach a 1/2" drive ratchet or breaker bar and put slight tension on the wrench. AAM 9.25" IFS: 15 to 22 in-lbs. lbs to rotate. I bought the one I use off ebay used a few years ago, I think I paid ~$50 for it. We torqued the nut, but, we still have a loose pinion. Thread starter sfeather11; Start date Sep 6, 2006; sfeather11 Basic User. thyssenkrupp.com. Its not left hand thread is it? 8 to 11 in-lbs. I’m going to be changing the rear pinion seal on my 91 hiace and can’t find the torque specs for the nut on the pinion as well as the ones on the flange. Jan 11, 2021 #1 I am trying to undo the nut to change the oil seal and can't shift it. 3.55 and 4.10 Gears Variations FOR 7 1/2 RING GEAR NEW BEARING PRELOAD TORQUE 24 - 32 INCH POUNDS USED BEARING PRELOAD TORQUE 8 - 12 INCH POUNDS. This will control the in and out movement (end play) and avoid getting the pinion nut too tight. I can't believe there isn't more info on how to do this. [/U] Other than: pre-lube the seal surface on the yolk and lock tight pinion nut. I have not replaced anything but the seal. is 10-20 in. Mine was only 2 in/lbs where the spec is 5-15 in/lbs for used bearings! The new one is a LS 3.50:1 gear ratio. If you have to turen more than 5 degrees off the original mark Helms recommends you rebuild it. Remove any rough area with a … I've done this on several vehicles and it worked for years (never saw one fail because of it). This is GM's procedure in a nutshell. The pinion nut does not have a torque spec. Completed 2WD assembly with Subaspool installed, 27mm retaining nut torque and peened over. Recently picked up another 11 RZR 800s, hopped back on here and read about the pinion nut. On old bearing and replacement yolk situation all your after is: Remove the slop and obtain preload just over what you measured initially, that's all. You will need a "torque to rotate" torque wrench. Pinion depth is also spot-on. The amount of torque is measured in bearing preload. Thick Gears and Carrier Breaks Since the pinion bearings use a crush sleeve there is not a specific torque rating for the pinion nut. Do not read the initial torque it takes to start the pinion turning, but rather the steady torque it takes to keep the pinion rotating. torque to factory specifications. Like Dislike : GPW Hiace Master Number of posts: 1364 Home City: Cambridge, UK Model and year: Model: KD-KZH100G-MRPGT Year: 1996 Colour: … 6. I'm not aware of any torque measurement for the pinion nut with diff assembled. Pinion bearing preload is measured in inch-pounds and is a measure of the rolling resistance of the pinion bearings after proper torque has been applied to the pinion nut. You tighten the pinion nut until you have the proper preload. Help With Pinion Nut Torque. Thread starter Stan the Man; Start date Jan 11, 2021; Stan the Man Accelerating Away. lbs. 35 MTR'S, ALLOY SHAFTS, ARB FRONT AND REAR,4.56. Sounds like you already have it off, but I usually count the number of turns it takes to remove the pinion nut, replace the seal, then retighten the nut the same number of turns plust about 1/8". I have replaced the pinion seal on a 110 Salisbury axle to be fitted to my 109. I know I forgot to do the load test and match marking. Viele übersetzte Beispielsätze mit "pinion nut" – Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch und Suchmaschine für Millionen von Deutsch-Übersetzungen. If you are using your old bearings the torque spec. I replaced my pinion seal as the original was still in place and leaking (1962 Plymouth Belvedere, 318 … Hi all, hopefully someone can help me with this. ... tial pinions allow an extension of the area of application of a differential by about 50 to 60 percent of the original torque capacity compared with conventional differentials with two differential pinions. Since the pinion bearings use a crush sleeve there is not a specific torque rating for the pinion nut. When I replaced the pinion seal on my axle I ventured to buy a "new" nut.. fearing that the old one may in some way become damaged as I loosened it off from 140 lbft. Before re-assembling, you will need to swap the stub axle seals over from left to right. I don't have the exact spec for the D41 in front of me, but since it is the cousin of the D44 (they use the same pinion bearings) the torque specs for the D44 are: pinion nut: 200-220 ft lbs rotating torue using inch pound torque wrench: 10-25 inch lbs (seal not installed) Pinion nut torque. I heated the nut with a propane torch with the pinion end in the vice and used a 1/2 inch impact to get it off. … Messages: 4,171 Likes Received: 1902. The nut is tightened until the original value + 20 Ncm is achieved. 74 Posts . GM also opted to have a vibration dampener installed on the yoke, while Dodge opted to place the dampener on the drive shaft. It's not a reverse thread is it? It will put it back because the crush sleeve is already crushed to the point where pre load is, or should I say was set. STEP 9: All Ford Racing ring gear and pinions have been “Lapped” in sets and should never be mixed with another ring gear or pinion. No specific torque. is 15-25 in. However from what I can see it looks like common practice to Mark the pinion nut At … I purchased a 9" 3rd member over the winter. Thread starter Stan the Man; Start date Jan 11, 2021; Stan the Man Accelerating Away. This leads me to believe that I need to add a few thousandths at the preload shims, but I didn't have any shims with me so I didn't put them in at the time. I have a 93 YJ stock. if all you did was replace the seal. 7. lbs to rotate. I just replaced the seal on my rear pinion. 6. While tightening the pinion nut, the crush sleeve compresses to allow the bearings to preload slightly. Data is accurate to the best of our knowledge through 2013 and is offered as-is with no guarantee. Color Black. If you're going to change the pinion seal without removing the carrier, every piece of information I've seen shows marking the nut's position on the pinion shaft, counting the number of turns to remove, and then placing back using the same number of turns and location. Joined: May 30, 2014 Location: Yuma, AZ Local Time: 8:44 PM. I have found that you can torque the pinion nut to 150-175 foot pounds without changing the bearing preload. rear differential leaks..2500 hd..wheel also loud noise worsening. To measure this you will need to tighten the nut in small increments … Went ahead and scraped out the neoprene in the nut, locktite the heck out of it and retorqued to 280. I'm thinking maybe the best bet is to take the nut down to 200lbs. With the pinion gear installed, position ring gear and carrier into housing to check backlash. Joined: May 30, 2014 Location: Yuma, AZ Local Time: 8:44 PM. torque to factory specifications. Jul 20, 2015 #2. The amount of torque is measured in bearing preload. :beer: And … 9 Posts . You really need to find what the preload needs to be for a used crush sleeve, Now that I think about it, Im not sure you can reuse a crush sleve!!! The factory stub axle seals are designed as a one way seal to effectively keep oil inside the transmission case. Do not loosen the pinion nut to reduce the preload. N/A. No specific torque. The crush sleeve might need that to get the intial set-but after that you can't re-crush it. Sounds like you already have it off, but I usually count the number of turns it takes to remove the pinion nut, replace the seal, then retighten the nut the same number of turns plust about 1/8". Went back to Jeeps and sold em. In the end it was fine... and in fact I reused it. I know it has the pinion shims and not the crush sleeve. Setting the Pinion Bearing Preload Minus a Torque Wrench. Viele übersetzte Beispielsätze mit "pinion torque" – Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch und Suchmaschine für Millionen von Deutsch-Übersetzungen. The factory stub axle seals are designed as a one way seal to effectively keep oil inside the transmission case. Over 6,000 Automotive Torque Specs. Want to see your banners and links on Crawlpedia? Differential Locker Comparison Sorry I'm not sure what to tell ya.. Front D 30 160-500ft lbs. temperature (680-72CF), torque the pinion nut to 80-100 Ft Lbs (approximate) Pinion preload is set. Depending if your builder used a compressable spacer or a solid, you might get away with pulling the nut, replacing the seal, and putting back together. The correct method would depend on the axle, usually you should be replacing a crush sleeve (depends on the axle), the tighten it in increments while checking pinion preload without … Pry out the oil seal 6. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jun 24, 2004. Loctite with the stuff that you can get back apart without heating it up,otherwise you have to heat up and ruin the parts. You use an inch/lbs torque wrench (one of the ones with the needle indicator), you put the socket on the pinion nut and turn it to rotate the axle. Recently picked up another 11 RZR 800s, hopped back on here and read about the pinion nut. You want to get as close as possible to the correct amount of pressure, which is where a torque wrench comes in handy. The correct torque is once the pinion bearing has a specific pre-load on it. Before you remove the nut pinion nut get everything really clean. I used a 250 ft/lb rated torque wrench for the task (not the ratchet shown). … If you are using new bearings the torque spec. Check to see serial numbers are the same on the ring gear and pinion. And after a couple of install and remove cycles to get the pinion … STEP 9: All Ford Racing ring gear and pinions have been “Lapped” in sets and should never be mixed with another ring gear or pinion. Pinion Preload (New) Pinion Preload (Reused) Ring Gear Backlash: Ring Gear Bolt Torque: Carrier Bearing Cap Bolts : AAM 9.25" 15 to 25 in-lbs. Check to see serial numbers are the same on the ring gear and pinion. A … This is because the nut torque ISN'T what sets the bearing drag, nor is it the crush sleeve, it is getting both bearings to tension, with the … 7 to 9 in-lbs. If you are using your old bearings the torque spec. RECHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH (SA-107 ) 25. Once the nut has become tight and all endplay has been removed, slowly continue to tighten the nut and crush the collar until the proper preload has been established. 8 1/2 TO 9 INCH RING GEAR IS NEW BEARING PRELOAD TORQUE 20 - 25 INCH POUNDS. Joined: Apr 22, 2012 Location: Where the outlaws live … pinion nut and tighten to 15 inch-pounds rotating torque with used bearings or 25 inch-pounds with new bearings. USED BEARING PRELOAD TORQUE IS 10 - 15 INCH POUNDS. torque if you are just changing the seal and not messing with the crush sleeve or shims.. I just replaced a leaking pinion seal on a 67' 12 bolt rear end. You can adjust or set the pinion bearing preload by turning the pinion nut to tighten or shorten the spacer. Is there a torque spec. Model Torque Specifications. about right? Messages: 4,171 Likes Received: 1902. We torque the pinion nut down to say, 200 ft/lbs, and it begins to crush the sleeve, but, we do not re4ach bearing drag spec, nor do we even reach bearing slack elimination. The rear is a Dana 35. The pinion nut does not have a torque spec. RECHECK TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION (See step 14) 26. I marked the nut and pinion prior to removal so that the nut could be refitted to the original position, but while cleaning the parts for … Marking the nut, measureing the torque when you remove it, doesn't matter, it won't work. Changing rear pinion flange yoke on 8 3/4 with 742 case with 1 7/8" pinion all new parts what would be the torque on the pinion nut? Completed 2WD assembly with Subaspool installed, 27mm retaining nut torque and peened over. Then loctite the pinion nut and tighten to 15 inch-pounds rotating torque with used bearings or 25 inch-pounds with new bearings. Use oil on the pinion nut … Tried the impact gun, bars and a hammer but it won't budge. as in how tight the nut is. You can see this in the image below with the diagonal ribs : Failing to swap these over … What axle? Then clean the … Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Jun 24, 2014 #1. threewood FBBO Gold Member FBBO Gold Member. A forum community dedicated to custom off-road vehicle owners and enthusiasts. Around 200 foot pounds starts to crush the spacer and increases the bearing preload. We torque the pinion nut down to say, 200 ft/lbs, and it begins to crush the sleeve, but, we do not re4ach bearing drag spec, nor do we even reach bearing slack elimination. Do not over tighten and have to back off or the crush washer will need to be replaced. Before re-assembling, you will need to swap the stub axle seals over from left to right. Lubri- cate O'Ring in pos-lock retaining cap.lnstall reta'ning cap (use finger pressure only). lbs to rotate. I got it down to a rolling chassis so no weight on the back axle which doesn't help. is 10-20 in. To install your ring and pinion gears and/or differential correctly, it is critical to torque your bolts and set your preload and backlash correctly. Thanks. It's for my 69' Sportsroof that had an open 3.00:1 9" diff. Preload on used bearings in a d35 is around 5-10 inch lbs. If it takes less than 2 inch pounds you tighten it, more than 4 inch pounds you loosen it. You can adjust or set the pinion bearing preload by turning the pinion nut to tighten or shorten the spacer. We torqued the nut, but, we still have a loose pinion. If the maximum torque is exceeded while retightening the nut, replace the bearing spacer and repeat the preload procedure. The BMW procedure for replacement of the pinion seal calls for determining the preload by measuring the friction torque required to rotate the pinion (ring gear and carrier removed) before removal of the input flange nut. Using a suitable tool to hold the pinion flange and remove the pinion nut 5. Went ahead and scraped out the neoprene in the nut, locktite the heck out of it and retorqued … Crank Pin nut Pinion Gear nut Oil Pump cover bolts Oil Pump manifold screws Tappet Guide bolts Rocker Cover 5/16 inch bolts 1/4 inch bolts Upper Engine mounting bracket: To cylinder heads To frame Gearcase Cover screws Cam / Nosecone Cover screws Timer screws (inner cover and sensor plate) Tappet Screen Plug Spark Plug Transmission Side Cover bolts Crankcase bolts … thyssenkrupp.com. If the 160 ft-lbs was not enough pre-load that may explain why it worked loose. Then you tighten the nut you are preloading the bearing that is the reason for a rotate torque. Never read about any issues, Never an issue on the pinion nut. Salisbury axle pinion nut. Tighten down until snug-then a little more. The pinion nut gets torqued to the point where you have proper preload on the pinion bearings. We torque the pinion nut down to say, 200 ft/lbs, and it begins to crush the sleeve, but, we do not re4ach bearing drag spec, nor do we even reach bearing slack elimination. If the minimum torque needed to rotate the pinion nut is not established by the minimum nut torque, the nut must be tightened further, in small increments, until the proper torque value is established. Click on One of the Links Below . George. Viele übersetzte Beispielsätze mit "pinion nut" – Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch und Suchmaschine für Millionen von Deutsch-Übersetzungen. I had to make a spanner out of an 1 1/2" socket. Ring gear set up data is ©Copyright Crawlpedia.com - Please provide a link back to this page when copying. The minimum torque is 170 foot-pounds. Messages: 4,798 Likes Received: 6053. I did not take a unloaded measurement before I took it off. I sent the builder a yoke from another 9" that I had pulled from a 1970 … You will need a "torque to rotate" torque wrench. Well tore it down, took 277lbs of torque to get the nut off. Salisbury axle pinion nut. What you needed to do was mark that nut before removing it then on the reinstall tighten to the mark..I think if you just torque it it will throw off your pre load and other things as well.. You can use it to remove this nut but care must be taken not to over stress the wrench as this nut can become locked on. You will need a "torque to rotate" torque wrench. [/U] Other than: pre-lube the seal surface on the yolk and lock tight pinion nut. Once the pinion depth is achieved, install a new crush collar (preload shim pack for Dana’s) and seal. Pinion bearing preload is measured in inch-pounds and is a measure of the rolling resistance of the pinion bearings after proper torque has been applied to the pinion nut. This wrench was designed to torque the VW pinion nut that secures the 1st gear inner bearing race to the factory spec of 155 ft/lbs. ... tial pinions allow an extension of the area of application of a differential by about 50 to 60 percent of the original torque capacity compared with conventional differentials with two differential pinions. is 15-25 in. Cheers Stan . Using an inch pound torque wrench, measure and record the torque required to turn the pinion nut through several revolutions 4. .006" to .010" 75 ft-lbs. I don't have the exact spec for the D41 in front of me, but since it is the cousin of the D44 (they use the same pinion bearings) the torque specs for the D44 are: pinion nut: 200-220 ft lbs rotating torue using inch pound torque wrench: 10-25 inch lbs (seal not installed) If you are using new bearings the torque spec. Setting the Pinion Bearing Preload Minus a Torque Wrench. This is GM's procedure in a nutshell. The crown gear is 7.625 in. I have a 2002 GMC Sonoma 4X4. I would not go over 10 in lbs continuous rotational torque on old bearings. Torque the pinion nut to the crush collar and establish the correct pinion preload. 24. I got it down to a rolling chassis so no weight on the back axle which doesn't help. It requires approximately 180ft./lb of torque to begin to crush the collar. The new 12 bolt seals sometimes go in too … .005" to .007" 103 ft-lbs. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Now for the issue of actually measuring the proper torque. Pull the 6 bolts and take the entire pinion assembly out of the housing. thyssenkrupp.com. If it resists engage- ment, remove cap from pinion and rotate to next spline on 10 spline shaft and re-install. 7.5”, 8.8”, 9.75” and 10.25” RING AND PINION SET INSTRUCTION SHEET NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR … lbs. Search Car Torque Specifications by Engine or Model. 200 LB FT is the worst thing to do. Dodge Ram Pickup Torque Specs. Use a new nut from GM and put red Lock Tight on the threads. Well tore it down, took 277lbs of torque to get the nut off. The amount of torque is measured in bearing preload. To remove the nut without damage to the wrench, attach a 1/2" drive ratchet or breaker bar and put slight tension on the wrench. Scott . Changing rear pinion flange yoke on 8 3/4 with 742 case with 1 7/8" pinion all new parts what would be the torque on the pinion nut?