mj.87 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I need to replace the crush sleeve on my 97 Chrysler 8.25. I got the pinion seal out and now the front bearing is in the way. How do I remove the bearing? Do I need to remove the cover? Any help would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Why do you need to replace the crush sleeve if the bearing isn't bad and doesn't need replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj.87 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 I got a new rear axel and the yoke was already removed. From what I’ve read you need to replace the crush sleeve whenever the yoke comes off. If there is a way around this please let me know. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I guess if you're installing a different yoke you should replace the crush sleeve. I know the dealships don't replace it when doing a pinion seal. The procedure for crushing the sleeve is based on the torque (in inch-pounds) needed to rotate the pinion gear in the housing, but with the axle all assembled that can't be measured. The torque needed to crush the sleeve is around 250 foot-pounds, so when doing a pinion seal they usually just torque it back to around 175 to 200 foot-pounds and call it good. Since it doesn't sound like you want to disassemble your differential (and I don't blame you), I think you could probably follow the same procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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