Pinion flange nut.

[Fernando Mendes]

Who had a experience in this stuff ?Yesterday I tried to withdraw the pinion flange nut and didn't get.When I turned the tool the truck moves.What is the solution(stop) for this problem?

[Dave72dt]

You need to hold the pinion flange from turning while turning the nut. A long handled pipe wrench on the flange should work. You may need to let the handle go up ahainst the frame while you put both hands on the socket and breaker bar for the nut.

[Merle Coggins]

I just use an impact gun, but if you don't have one Dave's method is the way to go.

Merle

[Fernando Mendes]

Re: Rear pinion flange nut withdraw.

Postby dr deuce » Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:42 pm

Someone stand on the brakes of use an air impact wrench

Re: Rear pinion flange nut.

Postby Minnhawk » Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:40 am

I used a 2x4 board wedged against the frame and the floor.....running diagonally with the edge against the flange.

[TodFitch]

I think I used a long bar with a hole drilled in one end: Bolt that to the flange with another bolt on the flange such that the two bolts and bar will keep the flange from turning once the bar gets to the floor. (Easy to see, hard to describe.) Now you can use a breaker bar on your socket to work on the flange nut.

[Fernando Mendes]

See that pic.

[Merle Coggins]

Now you've got the idea.

[Don Coatney]

I just use an impact gun, but if you don't have one Dave's method is the way to go.

Merle

Impact gun is the best way to go!

[Dodgeb4ya]

Tighten all 4 rear brake shoes against the rear drums- remove/install the pinion nut to proper torque- Pymouths usually 180lbs..

[Fernando Mendes]

Or put the truck front bumper in front of a strong tree,it will stop too.