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I ahve removed those nuts many times for replacing the seal. The crush washers purpose is to get the correct setup between the pinion and ring gear. If you have not distirbed the pinion just put the thing back together and tighten by hand untill it is tight...15 lbs ? at least do not tighten it so that it crushes the washer more. As long as there is no play on the nut and you get the split pin in nicely it will be just perfect.
John
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