Need help removing pinion bearing stock 10 bolt

Red99T/A · 08-28-2011, 03:11 PM

Okay, I can't figure out how to get the old pinion bearing out to put the new one in. I have the driveshaft dropped out and the seal off, but can't get the bearing to move. Is there a special tool or trick to getting it out? Trying to avoid dropping and disassembling the rear at all cost. Thanks in advance for any help!

gearmesh, inc. · 08-28-2011, 03:29 PM

Pinion bearings are usually an interference fit to the pinion shaft. The axles and carrier will have to come out so you can drive the pinion out the back of the housing.

trickey · 08-28-2011, 04:45 PM

gonna have to pull it apart, pull axles, carrier, drive pinion out of bearing..............

Red99T/A · 08-28-2011, 05:42 PM

Yeah, talked to MonteC, found that out. This project will have to wait until next weekend lol

08-28-2011, 03:11 PM	#1
Red99T/A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 749	Need help removing pinion bearing stock 10 bolt Okay, I can't figure out how to get the old pinion bearing out to put the new one in. I have the driveshaft dropped out and the seal off, but can't get the bearing to move. Is there a special tool or trick to getting it out? Trying to avoid dropping and disassembling the rear at all cost. Thanks in advance for any help! __________________ 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: Bright Red, A4. Unicorn 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6: Arctic White, A4, 3.73. 243, K&N, LM1, !AIR/EGR, SLP Lid. DEAD...for now... 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Monterey Maroon Metallic, A4. Stockish daily driver... 1994 Dodge Intrepid : Emerald Green Metallic...217,xxx miles DEAD 1997 Infiniti QX4 : Sahara Beige Metallic...237,xxx miles DEAD

08-28-2011, 03:29 PM	#2
gearmesh, inc. creepy azz cracka Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 1,587	Pinion bearings are usually an interference fit to the pinion shaft. The axles and carrier will have to come out so you can drive the pinion out the back of the housing. __________________ "I came into this world kicking, screaming,and covered in someone else's blood, I have no problem leaving the same way!" ÔÇ£If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. ThatÔÇÖs ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?ÔÇØ -Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch.

08-28-2011, 04:45 PM	#3
trickey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Summerville Posts: 255	gonna have to pull it apart, pull axles, carrier, drive pinion out of bearing.............. __________________ Just a LURKER and a HANGAROUNDER................

08-28-2011, 05:42 PM	#4
Red99T/A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 749	Yeah, talked to MonteC, found that out. This project will have to wait until next weekend lol __________________ 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: Bright Red, A4. Unicorn 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6: Arctic White, A4, 3.73. 243, K&N, LM1, !AIR/EGR, SLP Lid. DEAD...for now... 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Monterey Maroon Metallic, A4. Stockish daily driver... 1994 Dodge Intrepid : Emerald Green Metallic...217,xxx miles DEAD 1997 Infiniti QX4 : Sahara Beige Metallic...237,xxx miles DEAD