Got the pinion yoke installed with crush sleeve. Took me wasting two crush sleeves before I got the technique and tools down (correct combination of extension length, socket length, etc.). Thankfully I had four total crush sleeves to work with.
Got the pinion torque to turn to 15 in. lb. Spec is 15-25 in. lb. (depending on which service manual you go by, i.e., GMT400, GMT800), so I'm right where I want it to be. I feel pretty confident now on doing the rear pinion yoke when it comes time to do it.
I have to wait for a shim washer to come in for the side axle shaft. Then I should be able to put it all together. Then I can start working on assembling the transfer case.
Got the pinion torque to turn to 15 in. lb. Spec is 15-25 in. lb. (depending on which service manual you go by, i.e., GMT400, GMT800), so I'm right where I want it to be. I feel pretty confident now on doing the rear pinion yoke when it comes time to do it.
I have to wait for a shim washer to come in for the side axle shaft. Then I should be able to put it all together. Then I can start working on assembling the transfer case.
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