Differential Pinion Bolt - Removal Aid

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Article No. 84-6-15


AXLE - FORD-BUILT CAST CENTER AXLES - AID TO BOLT REMOVAL PROCEDURE FOR DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT LOCK BOLT


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1977-84 FORD CARLINES WITH 7.5", 8.5", 8.7", 8.8" REAR AXLES

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1977-84 LINCOLN-MERCURY CARLINES WITH 7.5", 8.5", 8.7", 8.8" REAR AXLES

LIGHT TRUCKS 1977-84 LIGHT TRUCKS WITH 7.5", 8.8" REAR AXLES

The subject bolt head may round off during removal with a conventional wrench or socket. To eliminate this condition, a socket type wrench may be made from a 3/8-inch Allen head bolt and a steel rod.

FIGURE 12:

Cut the Allen head from the bolt and weld the head to the 6" rod. The rod will serve as a handle (Figure 12). In addition, the recess in the Allen head fits the 5/16-inch head in the differential pinion shaft lock bolt precisely.

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