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Jeff Chambers · 04-09-2002, 11:07 AM

I take it you mean that the differential won't come out? Each diff bearing has about 0.006" of preload in it so it can be a bear to remove. Get the handle of a hammer or something in there and pry it out. If you truly mean that the pinion won't come out, even after removing the pinion nut then put the pinion nut back on about 5 threads (to protect the end of the pinion) and rap it a few times pretty good with a hammer. It'll eventually work free.

04-09-2002, 11:07 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	I take it you mean that the differential won't come out? Each diff bearing has about 0.006" of preload in it so it can be a bear to remove. Get the handle of a hammer or something in there and pry it out. If you truly mean that the pinion won't come out, even after removing the pinion nut then put the pinion nut back on about 5 threads (to protect the end of the pinion) and rap it a few times pretty good with a hammer. It'll eventually work free. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"