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Front Pinon Gear Seal Replace

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Bill67cj5, Nov 4, 2017.

  1. Bill67cj5

    Bill67cj5 Member

    I can't get this nut holding the pinon seal on the shafloosened for the life of me. had an impact wrench on it and she won't budge. Now I'm wondering if its a left hand thread instead of right? Pictures in media section under Bill67Cj5.
     
    Bill67cj5, Nov 4, 2017
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  2. Bowbender

    Bowbender I'm workin' on it!

    I recently had mine off, it's RH thread. Try heating it with a torch and (more) PB Blaster or the like. Big breaker bar and a "cheater" pipe?
     
    Bowbender, Nov 4, 2017
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  3. 75 DJ

    75 DJ Member

    A breaker bar and a well placed jack worked for me, but it may not have been the safest way.
     
    75 DJ, Nov 4, 2017
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  4. TIm E

    TIm E Aggressively average

    Keep in mind with an impact gun, any movement in the part (yoke in this instance) will absorb the impact blows. Make sure to hold the yoke itself rock solid to maximize the effectiveness of the impact gun.
     
    TIm E, Nov 4, 2017
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  5. 3b a runnin

    3b a runnin Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    bigger impact gun or bigger cheater! they can be tough
     
    3b a runnin, Nov 4, 2017
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  6. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    never had good luck with taking pinion nuts off with an impact. they are just on too tight. need a big bar
     
    termin8ed, Nov 4, 2017
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