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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks => Topic started by: ngarman123 on November 29, 2010, 08:31:11 pm

Title: yoke dust shield
Post by: ngarman123 on November 29, 2010, 08:31:11 pm

what would cause my rear yoke dust shield to grind on the pinion oil seal lip? it looks like the seal is seated properly. the pinion?

Title: Re: yoke dust shield
Post by: VileZambonie on November 29, 2010, 09:40:12 pm

Did it break loose?

Title: Re: yoke dust shield
Post by: ngarman123 on November 30, 2010, 07:24:46 am

no i replaced the seal and was not aware that i needed to mark the nut. so i removed everything without marking a thing and now it is hitting the seal when i put everything back together. i am trying to get by for this winter and rebuild the rear axle next spring. the truck will not be drove much at all. i know i should take the axles and carrier out to properly set the pinion preload. but like i said i am trying to get by this winter.

Title: Re: yoke dust shield
Post by: VileZambonie on November 30, 2010, 11:10:18 am

So you overtightened the pinion nut?

Title: Re: yoke dust shield
Post by: ngarman123 on December 01, 2010, 08:13:35 am

possibly but not sure?