Bruce- Next time try tightening it first, then try to remove it, this tends
to compress the yoke down towards the pinion, then allows the nut to
release. Also you might try putting the bolts back into the yoke, and using
a prybar to hold it from turning when you try to break it loose. Resting the
prybar on the frame/body in the direction to create resistance works also--
watch your fingers though --it's a knuckle buster when it lets go & you're
in the way.
Mark Haynes
'62 HAN6 RMVR
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bruce Woodward [SMTP:brucewoodward@kconline.com]
> Sent: Sunday, May 09, 1999 7:42 AM
> To: Rick/Carolyn; Spridgets
> Subject: Re: front seal on the diff.
>
> I thought that seal was supposed to leak, spewing rust inhibiting lube
> onto
> the underside of the car!
>
> seriously. I tried to replace that seal while I had the rear end out and
> could not get the 1-1/8" nut broken loose. It appears to turn
> counterclockwise to loosen, but I could not find a way to secure the
> pinion
> shaft from rotating to get that d**n nut broken loose.
>
> I will be pulling the rear end again in a few weeks. anybody have a
> suggestion? I Have tried also with axle back in car and handbrake on
> full
> and stil I turn the axle shafts while trying to remove that d**n nut. I
> also have bent by 1/2" craftsman breakover bar trying this!
>
>
> bruce@woodward-realty.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rick/Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, May 08, 1999 7:54 PM
> Subject: front seal on the diff.
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> While working on the gas tank, I found a leaking seal in the frount of
> the differential. Frankly, it was spewing oil all over the place. Has
> anyone on the list replaced this before? What can I expect? Will I
> need some special tools, like mic's, or dial indicator?
>
> TIA
>
> Rick
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