Re: 49 Axle shaft

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/1/29 12:27:29

What have I missed/ screwed up to get that kind of a count?

You have to multiply the revolutions by 2.

Chassis part numbers are based on the chassis involved (2201) and not on the body style (2292).

You can spend a little more and make life simplier by just buying the pinion seal from Kanters or Max. Or if you like the challenge, just take the seal dimensions to a good counterman at an auto parts store. But I'll bet someone on here has already done the work for you. When you install, either replace the crush sleeve with a new one (they are hard to find but available) and install per the shop manual, or count the EXACT number of turns to remove the pinion nut, if not you'll upset the bearing preload (assuming it was correct to begin with) and run some risk of ruining the bearings and perhaps the ring and pinion.