Fluids need help

[joesstripclub]

Does anyone know the socket size of rear pinion Nut that gets you to the rear seal?

i haven't got to it yet due to the 4 flange bolts connecting the drive line are very rusted and penetrant isn't working, don't want to use flame because the gas tank is right there.


I know i don't have a socket this size and just want to order one if anyone knew the size.
2013 Ram 4x4 rear pinion nut


Item 06507901AA


View attachment 510717

Are you trying to pull the pinion to change fluid? Or actually changing the seal? You definitely don't need to pull to do fluid. There are a million different fluid opinions on the site so I won't add another.

 

[Dusty]

Does anyone know the socket size of rear pinion Nut that gets you to the rear seal?

i haven't got to it yet due to the 4 flange bolts connecting the drive line are very rusted and penetrant isn't working, don't want to use flame because the gas tank is right there.


I know i don't have a socket this size and just want to order one if anyone knew the size.
2013 Ram 4x4 rear pinion nut


Item 06507901AA


View attachment 510717

There is a special socket for pinion nuts on most Mopars, but if its a DS (4th gen) with the AAM differential I think you'll find it 32mm, deep.

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 3 June 2018. Now at 82740 miles

 

[danielrly]

Thanks I ordered a 32mm 12 point.

Yea I have a small leak on the seal that I found while doing the fluid change.