Rear end problem

louis-8 · Jan 9, 2005

I'm replacing axle seals, one was leaking. Removed the pumpkin cover, removed the lock bolt for pinion shaft and noticed it was broken off. Part of it is still in the shaft so it won't slide out. Thought maybe it was broken at and not threaded, wrong. Stuck a real small magnet in there, but no luck. It's a small hole, maybe an angle drill and easy out, it's a really tough spot. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Bully Bob · Jan 9, 2005

What veh. is it...?
Same thing happened to my El Camino.

louis-8 · Jan 9, 2005

Bully Bob said:
What veh. is it...?
Same thing happened to my El Camino.

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Hi Bob, 89 Bronco full size. I'm thinking drilling maybe, but not much space to work in.

louis-8 · Jan 9, 2005

Hi Bob, it's an 89 Bronco Full Size. I'm in a pickle. Maybe drilling and an easy out, but there sure isn't much room to work in. lou

Bully Bob · Jan 10, 2005

louis-8 said:
Hi Bob, it's an 89 Bronco Full Size. I'm in a pickle. Maybe drilling and an easy out, but there sure isn't much room to work in. lou

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My local driveline shop said "they could get it out" but I never had it done.
I have a feeling they CUT the "c" clips, pull axles, pull 3rd member, then remove the bad parts. Just a guess.