ring &pinon

[randyo100]

i have an 456 pos track that the spider pin lock bolt is broken off in the ring gear side cant get the axles out with out removing the pin any ides thanks randyo

[Pewter'01SS]

First, grab a center punch and try to dig into it and tap it loose with a hammer by angling the punch to the right. This might work, might not but it's worth a try before you go get the drill. The worst case scenario that I've seen (friend truck), involved cutting the pin out with a sawzall, which wasn't easy considering they are hardened, and just buying a new pin.

[randyo100]

thanks for your replys its all good

[89IROC&RS]

um. try an easy out, or worse case senario drill it out. dont think punching it out is the best idea. and dont know how you would use a sawzall, unless im just thinking of the wrong thing.

[4onFloor]

you cant fit a drill in there, i've tried. the bolt hole is almost flush with the case. you might be able to fit a right angle drill with a very short drill bit in there, but i dont know.

when this happened to me, i used a punch and drove the pinion shaft out of the carrier, and sheared off the bolt in the procees. then pulled the carrier out so i could drill the bolt out

[RexNfx400]

Snap-on or Matco(can't remember right now) make a kit that centers a long lefthand drill bit then easy out it. Its quite slick. Usually, the drill bit gets it alone. I don't have the part # right now, its at the shop.

Or, if you work the spider shaft back and forth(with much finess) you can shear the bolt off. Or break the carrier

[Chevyracincamaro]

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