How to remove a nut - differential

[Frank Murch]

I am having some trouble getting this nut off the diff.

Tried solvents, tried heat (propane), really tight.  Any ideas??

Thanks

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[Jason Edge]

A breaker bar and pipe should pop it loose. At least you have yours off the car.

[Frank Murch]

Any trick to getting the axles and pinion shaft out (I want to powder coat the case and send the thing out for rebuild)  Thanks

[0tguffiexsa65]

I went through my real axle last summer and had the same problem ! I used a long pipe and a hammer, it worked :)

[Frank Murch]

Yes, looks great - I am on the same track.  I see the floor jack handle on the left side - the top is off it - I own the same craftsman jack and used the top as my cheater bar - looks like the exact same thing I am doing!  Thanks

[Frank Murch]

Thanks - Got it, a wife to push down on one side and a cheater bar did it

I would now like to take the guts out and send the case out for sand blast and powder coating.  I am not getting the axles out of the pinion.  Any tricks to get the rest of the way??  

Thanks

[0tguffiexsa65]

I am afraid that you'll have to take axle out otherwise you won't be able to take the pinion out!
My advice - if your pinion seal doesn't leak then leave it the way it is !!! Clean it, sand/sandblast it, paint it...