Steve89GTA

Got home today and noticed the distinct smell of gear oil. Looked near the rear and saw a little bit of smoke.

Looks like my pinion seal is shot. Sucks cause I just had all the bearings replaced 1,000miles ago. Anyways, is this something I can tackle on my own.

Can someone please list the parts I need to get from the dealer?>I'm thinking crush sleave, new nut, new lock washer, new seal.
Anything else?
Remember that this is a 9bolt 3.45 rear, not a chevy 10 bolt.

Some steps on replacement would be great as well!!

Thanks,

ede

all you need is a seal, a way to measure the depth of the nut, new nut, something to hold the yoke with. measure the distance from the end of the pinion to top of nut, scribe a match mark on the nut and pinion, remove nut, remove seal, install seal install nut to correct depth and line up match marks and the add a flat or two on the nut. my guess is whoever did your rear put the seal in dry and it burnt up when you first drove it.

Steve89GTA

So the pinion does not have to be removed at all?
This doesn't make too much sense.
Thanks for the tips though..

86 T/A &99Z28

The seal is on the outside. Just remove and replace as ede said.