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Old 27-09-2011, 09:18 AM
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just trying to strip a sierra 7" diff down and having trouble getting the pinion off. i know the nut size is 36mm and i believe its a left hand thread.

does anyone know the best way to get the nut off?

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Old 27-09-2011, 11:00 AM
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i use a cranked spaner with an adjustable holding the pinion still
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Old 27-09-2011, 11:35 AM
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air hammer or whatever its called in UK english on the nut and a rag in the diff
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managed to get it off

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Originally Posted by carcollector
air hammer or whatever its called in UK english on the nut and a rag in the diff
air hammer lol dont help when you put it back togther and have to adjust the pre load on the pinion bearings dose it
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these are homemade tools for pinion nut for 2wd 7.5" diff.


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