oap Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I need to change the pinion seal on the front diff of my 110 td5 and after a couple of hours taking off the propshaft and draining the diff i'm stuck at the pinion nut (bolt). I spent half an hour or so this evening trying to move it and I gave up when it got dark. Its 15mm and I wonder if its left hand thread? or maybe I just need a bigger prybar? Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diff Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I need to change the pinion seal on the front diff of my 110 td5 and after a couple of hours taking off the propshaft and draining the diff i'm stuck at the pinion nut (bolt). I spent half an hour or so this evening trying to move it and I gave up when it got dark. Its 15mm and I wonder if its left hand thread? or maybe I just need a bigger prybar? Thanks for any advice. No, not left hand thread. More effort/longer bar required! Regards, Diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oap Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 No, not left hand thread. More effort/longer bar required! Regards, Diff. Thanks Diff its coming off tommorow then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Yes, they are meant to be tight. Impact gun is your best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Don't forget that you will need a new nut when it comes to replacing the flange if you have the nyloc type or it will quickly work loose. Also it needs to be torqued properly on replacement. You have a sizeable window for torquing it, 70 - 120ft lbs. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 you need to brace the flange, i usually get a bolt, put it through the hole in the handle of an adjustable spanner then bolt it to the flange, then hook a piece of tube into the jaw of the spanner then jam it on the floor or on the chasis, there is too much spring in the transmission to get a shock onto the nut with a breaker bar. I found you could if you had a helper get some one to stand on the brake when you do it that should improve things a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Do you mean 15mm or 24mm, which I think is what it is... As above, get someone standing on the brakes, and heave, if no joy, try a bottle jack under the breaker bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oap Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Do you mean 15mm or 24mm, which I think is what it is... As above, get someone standing on the brakes, and heave, if no joy, try a bottle jack under the breaker bar. Its 15mm the head of the bolt is what I am trying to twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oap Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Job done I used my torque wrench in the end as its the longest I have and I was more determined Thanks for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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