Rear Axle Help

[mvfd70]

Yeah I've learned that I cannot just replace the pinion. I think i'm just gonna swap out to the 3.73 gears. So there is no set way to get a pinion out? The 3.07 one was bad so I didn't care if it got busted, which it did while beating on it. I don't want to ruin a good pinion if it is still usable. Worst case though I suppose is i'll have to buy a new ring and pinion set.

[mnunn454]

Originally Posted by mvfd70

So there is no set way to get a pinion out?

Best way I've found is a solid brass drift (or round stock) about 8" long and an inch in diameter. After you have the carrier out and pinion nut and yoke off, place the drift squarely on the small end of the pinion and whack with a hand held sledge hammer or equivalent. Have a buddy nearby to catch the pinion because it'll come out quite quickly when it finally does move.

Also, watch the fingers. You'll need them later.


Good luck.