Rear diff: lateral pinion play

jrsimpson

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Jan 3, 2006
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Catonsville, MD
I'm working my way through a rotoflex to u-joint conversion (initial thread in general section under rotoflex). I have removed the centralizing pin and the nut securing the drive flange. After removing the flange, I noticed lateral play in the pinion. Is this normal, or does it suggest wear in the bearings/diff?

I have not removed the flange oil seal as it appears in good shape and I don't have a puller. Any suggestions on how to pull this seal. Thanks, Jeff
 

hugo

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Nov 22, 2005
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The play will go oway once u tighten new bolt on . seal i a bitch.