Differential Pinon Nut
#1
Differential Pinon Nut
Is there a trick to un-staking the pinon nut? I thought it would be easier to change the pinon seals with the engine out, but I'm having a hard time removing the nut. I'm thinking it might be easier to grind the nut with a dremel tool and use a new one after I change the seal.
#2
I sometimes have luck using a center punch and hammer to uncrimp.
Your idea will work, but don't grind anything except the staked portion of the nut. Grinder vs. pinion shaft = not good. Replace the nut with a new one.
Your idea will work, but don't grind anything except the staked portion of the nut. Grinder vs. pinion shaft = not good. Replace the nut with a new one.
#4
Thanks for the info. I'll try a different punch with more taper to the point and see if that will work. I didn't have any problems on the transfer case nuts, but the diffs are way tougher.
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