malohnes
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So, I'm trying to pull axles to replace seals and bearings and a disc brake swap and much to my surprise, the pinion shaft bolt is sheared. Not sure how many threads are still on the shaft stuck inside, but my issue now is how do I get the bugger out.
It did not appear to shear when I was breaking it loose as it never gave way like bolts do when they break, so my inclination is that it might have been broken before by previous owner. Anyways...
Has anyone else had this happen and what did you do? What are my options as I don't see how to get a bolt extractor inside and I really aint fond of any metal floating around in the diff.
It did not appear to shear when I was breaking it loose as it never gave way like bolts do when they break, so my inclination is that it might have been broken before by previous owner. Anyways...
Has anyone else had this happen and what did you do? What are my options as I don't see how to get a bolt extractor inside and I really aint fond of any metal floating around in the diff.