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DavidB · 09-18-2011, 07:07 PM

Remove the 1 1/8 pinion nut with a impact. The pinion will be stuck in there pretty good. Resist the temptation to hit the threaded end with a hammer. Not only will it mess up the threads it could mushroom the tip so it wont come out. The end of the pinion has a dimple in it similar to a cv axle use a punch or a air hammer with a pointed end to push out.

09-18-2011, 07:07 PM	#6
DavidB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 106	Re: 12 bolt rebuild + Eaton Remove the 1 1/8 pinion nut with a impact. The pinion will be stuck in there pretty good. Resist the temptation to hit the threaded end with a hammer. Not only will it mess up the threads it could mushroom the tip so it wont come out. The end of the pinion has a dimple in it similar to a cv axle use a punch or a air hammer with a pointed end to push out. Last edited by augie; 02-16-2012 at 12:20 AM.