Help, how do I remove this?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68 P.O.S. · 05-11-2007, 04:11 PM

I am trying to replace my axle seals but ran into a snag. After I removed the diff cover I tried to remove the lock screw that holds the pinion shaft in. The damn lock screw snapped probably about mid way in the threads.

There's not really enough room to get a drill in there so I can pre-drill a hole to use a bolt extractor on it. What else can I do?? This is my DD so I need help ASAP.

**LockDoc** · 05-11-2007, 04:21 PM

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Probably the best thing you can do is put it back together so you have something to drive until you can find another rear end...... The chances of getting the end of the bolt out without having to destroy something is slim to none.

There was a thread on this a month or so ago so you might do a search on it.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 05-11-2007, 04:28 PM

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Here are a couple of threads on the subject.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=remove+bolt

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=remove+bolt

LockDoc

68 P.O.S. · 05-11-2007, 04:38 PM

Thanks Lock, I'll check these out.

**jerry moss** · 05-11-2007, 05:38 PM

There is a special tool to drill that bolt out--it comes as a complete kit. it's really simple to do and quite common, i've taken out several over the past 22 years of turning wrenches for a living. not sure if parts stores carry them but snap on, matco and mac tool trucks all have them.

powell72 · 05-11-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

There is a special tool to drill that bolt out--it comes as a complete kit. it's really simple to do and quite common, i've taken out several over the past 22 years of turning wrenches for a living. not sure if parts stores carry them but snap on, matco and mac tool trucks all have them.

I agree, I've used the Snap-On one before, nice tool. One other thing you can do is use a big hammer and drift on the roll pin to try and blow what's left out, assuming there is only a thread or two. I've seen it work before.

68 P.O.S. · 05-11-2007, 08:16 PM

Do you guys happen to know a part number or anything for that special tool? I can't seem to find it.

05-11-2007, 04:11 PM	#1
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Help, how do I remove this?? I am trying to replace my axle seals but ran into a snag. After I removed the diff cover I tried to remove the lock screw that holds the pinion shaft in. The damn lock screw snapped probably about mid way in the threads. There's not really enough room to get a drill in there so I can pre-drill a hole to use a bolt extractor on it. What else can I do?? This is my DD so I need help ASAP. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

05-11-2007, 04:21 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,803	Re: Help, how do I remove this?? - Probably the best thing you can do is put it back together so you have something to drive until you can find another rear end...... The chances of getting the end of the bolt out without having to destroy something is slim to none. There was a thread on this a month or so ago so you might do a search on it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-11-2007, 04:28 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,803	Re: Help, how do I remove this?? - Here are a couple of threads on the subject..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=remove+bolt http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=remove+bolt LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-11-2007, 04:38 PM	#4
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Help, how do I remove this?? Thanks Lock, I'll check these out. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

05-11-2007, 05:38 PM	#5
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,942	Re: Help, how do I remove this?? There is a special tool to drill that bolt out--it comes as a complete kit. it's really simple to do and quite common, i've taken out several over the past 22 years of turning wrenches for a living. not sure if parts stores carry them but snap on, matco and mac tool trucks all have them. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

05-11-2007, 08:16 PM	#7
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Help, how do I remove this?? Do you guys happen to know a part number or anything for that special tool? I can't seem to find it. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo



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