[bobbert350]

i have a 88 yj with a open dana 35..i read about removing the pinion shaft im pretty sure its called that its between the spider gears..well i read that there is suposto be a bolt there i guess my car didnt get the memmo and there is no bolt at all not even a hole for one...how do i go about removing it now i dont want to just bash it out any help

[bobbert350]

i also check my haynes service manual that didnt help at all

[angusbeef]

There should be a pin that holds it in

[bobbert350]

there looked like there was suposto be something like that on the side of the carrier but there was nothing there.. i kinda looked like there was suposto be a screw but it wasnt there

[bobbert350]

like is there anyone who did this that doesnt have that 12 1/4" bolt that could help me out like a write up

[angusbeef]

thats how mine was did you try a punch it took me a long time to figure it out but it will just push out with a punch

[bobbert350]

do i need to pull the axle out to put the lock right locker on..i mean like do i need to get a slide hammer to move the axle out a little bit

[angusbeef]

yes you need to pull the axles out a little to get the carrier out at least thats what i did I am not sure if you have to or not but its not that hard of a job its just very intimidating I would help you if you wern't too far away

[bobbert350]

thanks alot i just wanted to make sure i no how to install everything i just want to make sure im doing it right..i didnt do it at my house i did it a my buddies shop and i didnt no how to remove the pinion shaft since i didnt see that 12 pioint bolt i read about in like 10 different forums and didnt no what to do..so i decided just it was a good way to change the differential fluid and do it another day..but if u have anyother ideas or tips let me no