2000 Chevy S-10 AXle rebuild Seals and crush sleeve

Tiny
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET S-10
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I have my rear axle ready for reassembly. I had a leaking pinion seal and decided to replace it. I went to remove the flange with a four jaw puller and it would not move. The puller was wedged so I tapped it with a brass hammer and I knocked the pinion loose and assume I knocked the depth out of spec. I am re-using all of the hard parts and have them all laid out ready o reinstall with new seals and a new crush sleeve. I'm assuming I need to reset the depth and reset the rear end for assembly. I have the dial gauge and a set thickness gauges also. Since I am reusing the old bearings and shims what do I need to reset and what to adjust. I've tore down and fixed everything else on a car but this is my first rear end build. Thanks in advance.
Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 12:33 PM

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Tiny
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You are not changing the gear so you DO NOT need to reset the depth. Re-assemble everything BUT ONLY PUT ABOUT 5 inch pounds of preload on the pinion bearings. Anything more than that and you will burn them up. Be very careful as you are using a new crush sleeve and it can go to tight with everything. There is no need to change the shim pack in anyway.
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Friday, October 2nd, 2009 AT 6:50 PM

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