driveshaft carrier bearing and pinion seal???

[reganj]

Noticed a leak from the rear pinoin seal. I have heard that usually this is a result of something else... So, I checked to see if there was any play in the rearend and it felt tight. However, it seems to me that the midship driveshaft carrier barring has a considerable amount of play in it. So my question is>>>? Do these seem related and how big of a pain is it to replace the barring and rear seal??? I am mechanically inclined but have never had issues with this before.

Thanks for any help in advance!!!

[reganj]

well i gotta get this fixed so, taredown starts this afternoon. does anyone know what the preload should be set to for the pinion seal. Im planing on pulling the diff cover and checking the barings there as well but just wanted to know if i used a torque wrench what would I be looking for as far as a preload #

thanks Justin,

[Briansshop]

This thread will give some detail: rear differential question

I was just too lazy to type a lot!

[S95]

have a good look at your slip yolk too, mine cost me an entire drive line rebuild.