Pinion nut loose?

2012 FORD F-250
150,000 MILES • 6.7L • V10 • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALEIGHTON
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I replaced the pinion nut, crush sleeve on my truck because the rear differential was leaking oil and the nut had come loose and there were metal filings in the oil.

Within a month the nut is loose again, and the seal is leaking oil. There are no metal filings in the oil.

Why is the new nut loose again? How can I ensure the nut is properly installed?

Edit to tags: V8 diesel engine, no turbo.
Sep 24, 2023 at 8:57 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm not showing a non-turbo diesel engine as an option for this vehicle. See pic below. Please confirm that for me. Also, by chance do you know which differential the vehicle has?

Let me know.

Joe

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Sep 24, 2023 at 2:27 PM
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ALEIGHTON
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Yes, it has a turbo. Sorry for the miscommunication.
Sep 25, 2023 at 6:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That helps. The truck likely has a Ford 10.5" differential. If the pinion nut is coming loose, are you staking the new pinion nut after it is torqued? If you do this, the nut should stay tight.

See pic below and let me know.

Let me know.

Joe

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Sep 25, 2023 at 1:27 PM