Pinion Nut Removal
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- InvertChaos
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Pinion Nut Removal
So I'm in P4 right now trying to replace my pinion seal. Problem is I don't have an impact gun and can't get the stupid thing off. With a 2ft breaker bar the pinion just rotates a little. Anyone have any tips or tricks on how to get this thing off?
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Re: Pinion Nut Removal
Large pipe wrench to hold the yoke, wedged against the frame, floor, anything solid. Use as long a cheater bar as necessary, I'd start with a 4-5 footer.
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- Lil Whitey
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Re: Pinion Nut Removal
Wes, Ive had luck doing my front and rear pinion seals loosening the nut with a wrench and hi-lift handle as a breaker bar. Alternatively, you could use a Pipe wrench on the yoke so that it hits the ground as you try to turn the nut off.
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Club President 2010-2011 VP 2009-2010
Representing SC4WDA from the land of Texas currently. Way too flat....
Re: Pinion Nut Removal
Ive got an impact and the driver you need to do this. Can swing by my place(christiansburg) tomorrow if you want. We can get it done pretty quick. Pm me.
Collison - 2005 Jeep Rubicon
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Re: Pinion Nut Removal
I really appreciate it.Collison wrote:Ive got an impact and the driver you need to do this. Can swing by my place(christiansburg) tomorrow if you want. We can get it done pretty quick. Pm me.
Pinion seal is on hold for now. Got in an accident on my way home last night. Some.idiot pulled out in front of me.
|2004 Jeep TJ "Green Machine"|4.0L 5 speed Dana44|33x12.50x15 Goodyear Duratracs|2.5" OME HD coils + 1.25" BL|OME NitroSport shocks|4.56 gears w/Detroit Trutrac|Skid Row Engine Skid|BCC Sliders|Currie AntiRock|
Re: Pinion Nut Removal
Damn. Just a scratch on the Jeep though? Hope you are ok!
Collison - 2005 Jeep Rubicon
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Re: Pinion Nut Removal
Might get the jeep back today!! Probably tomorrow though
|2004 Jeep TJ "Green Machine"|4.0L 5 speed Dana44|33x12.50x15 Goodyear Duratracs|2.5" OME HD coils + 1.25" BL|OME NitroSport shocks|4.56 gears w/Detroit Trutrac|Skid Row Engine Skid|BCC Sliders|Currie AntiRock|