Hello folks,  I have one pinion removed from D4. After I removed steering clutch shaft I noticed pinion flange nut was loose. Lock was intact and correct looking, I was able to remove nut by hand. I removed flange by hand also. At this point pinion shaft had a little looseness. I would say I could grab shaft and rock it about 1/8"". This side was definitely a little loose compared to other side pinion, which I have not removed yet. Pinion and bearings look very good.  I think I am going to replace bearings anyway because it was loose, and because I have very little experience determining if a bearing needs replacement. My question is ton rating for pressing flange back on. Manual says 15 tons for pinion flange.  Manual also says 20 tons for steering clutches,  but lots of information saying press clutches 10 to 12 tons because clutches Crack- break at 20 tons. Should I go with 15 tons on pinion flange or less?

Also wondering what is the pinion flange nut torqued to?

Ok thanks Neil, I will try for 10 tons.

Flange to pinion on the D4 is 15 tons.