Broken tab on retainer nut?!?

[jasonachord]

Only bad thing about DIY is in the process of fixing stuff you break other stuff

So I attempted to change out my bad u-joints with the method where you grind just enough off the corners on two of the ears of the retainer nut so the u-joint cap clears. It worked perfect except for the fact that i wasn't paying close enough attention to the center yoke between the two u-joints which was cocked to one side. As the u-joint pushed through the shaft the center yoke pushed into one of the retainer nut ears and snapped it off.

I understand the O-ring in the bell housing will not seal if I try to install the drive without repairing this. My questions are:

1. Can I simply purchase the proper wrench and new retainer nut, unscrew the broken one and install the new one at 200 ft lb torque?

2. Will I effect the upper drive bearings in anyway by removing and replacing this retainer nut?

3. should I just install the drive and go boating like it is?

Thanks

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Broken tab on retainer nut?!?

1 no, need to disassemble the input shaft , reset rolling torque
2 yes, need to reset rolling torque
3 personally no

 

[dubs283]

Re: Broken tab on retainer nut?!?

1 no, need to disassemble the input shaft , reset rolling torque
2 yes, need to reset rolling torque

no

the rolling torque for the bearing pack is set before you install the assy and tourque the retainer

you will not need to disassemble the bearing/shaft assy to install a new retainer - just be sure to clean the outside thoroughly and re-install the shims

and remember, you set the torque on your wrench per the chart in the manual based on wrench length, not to 200 lb/ft