Diff Dana 30 leaking at the pinion nut, should there be an oring or a gasket on the yoke?
Diff Dana 30 leaking at the pinion nut, should there be an oring or a gasket on the yoke?
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CJ
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It's a seal. You have to pull the pinion. Most auto parts stores should have it in stock. Just be sure to torque the pinion nut back down to 200-220 ft lbs.
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Couldn’t the leak be coming from the splines? In which case, remove yoke, clean splines with solvent, and reassemble using some sealer?
Heavychevy
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Usually the pinion seal blows for a reason. Mostly the breathing tube this is attached to the top of the housing, will be stopped up. Everytime i have had to replace the seal the vent tube was plugged up.
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Also check pinion bearing for wear.