Pinion Pin Problem
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Pinion Pin Problem
I'm having trouble getting the pinion pin out of my 12 bolt. After I take out the bolt that holds it in, it will only move an 1/8 inch and no more. I have tried taping on it with brass and it won't budge any. Does anyone have any ideas to get it out. 
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From: SE Pennsylvania
Car: 1986 Trans Am
Engine: 350 W/Plenty of Mods
Transmission: T5
If the single bolt that holds the pin in place is out, and the pin's still stuck, get a brass punch, line it up, and give it one good hit. It's just stuck, nothing else in there that can really hold it in place.
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Car: 04 Xtreme Blazer
Engine: 4.3L V6
Transmission: 4L60E
did the whole pin come out?
it is about 2 1/2 inches long, with with threads for about 1/2 in. right under the hex, then a smooth pin
it is about 2 1/2 inches long, with with threads for about 1/2 in. right under the hex, then a smooth pin
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From: Newark, DE
Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
Engine: 350 TPI, 2.0turbo, 383 in the works, 289-4BBL, 232, A-head 4-cylinder
Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
Are you sure that the bolt didn't break partway inside the pin? This is very common, in fact Snap On makes a tool specifically to remove broken cross bolts. The bolt should have about a 2" long nipple on the end that actually locks the cross pin in place. It will be round on the end. If it isn't or part of the bolt is missing that's your problem.
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