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Fredb_ · 05-25-2014, 10:47 PM

Took apart my first banjo rear end. It appears the pinion comes out the front, but the bearing race seems to be pretty well frozen in place. Am I correct in assuming this, and should I apply heat to free the race?
Thanks, Fred

JM 35 Sedan · 05-25-2014, 11:10 PM

That outer bearing race is press fitted into the banjo housing. Applying some heat around the housing where the bearing is located will help when pressing that pinion and bearing assembly out of the banjo housing. Ten years ago I made a tool to press those pinions out, but lately I have found a better/easier way of pressing them out with my hydraulic shop press.

john in illinois · 05-26-2014, 06:57 AM

Here is a good tutorial on Banjo's.

http://www.ocmafc.com/techarticles/T...0Re-Edited.pdf

John

PeteVS · 05-26-2014, 07:31 AM

This question arises every now and then. Here's a previous thread...

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=137838

VeryTangled · 05-26-2014, 07:44 AM

Hello Everyone,

Fredb, There are great suggestions and good reading in the above links.

As always vanpeltsales.com has great diagrams, here's the link to the one showing the 32-37 rear, maybe that will help too. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...y_1932to37.jpg

-VT/JeffH

Charlie ny · 05-26-2014, 08:28 AM

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Fred,
I would suggest reinstalling the outer Timken and nut to stabilize things
prior to heating the housing. Removing the pinion can be fairly easy or a real trial
depending on how much press is involved.....we are talking a couple tenths of a
thousands here between easy and not easy. Looking at the video gives you an idea
of what kind of a puller you'll need to come up with to facilitate removal. In nearly
every case heat is required.
Charlie ny

05-25-2014, 11:10 PM	#2
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,862	Re: Pinion Removal That outer bearing race is press fitted into the banjo housing. Applying some heat around the housing where the bearing is located will help when pressing that pinion and bearing assembly out of the banjo housing. Ten years ago I made a tool to press those pinions out, but lately I have found a better/easier way of pressing them out with my hydraulic shop press. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

05-26-2014, 06:57 AM	#3
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,194	Re: Pinion Removal Here is a good tutorial on Banjo's. http://www.ocmafc.com/techarticles/T...0Re-Edited.pdf John

05-26-2014, 07:31 AM	#4
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,771	Re: Pinion Removal This question arises every now and then. Here's a previous thread... https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=137838 __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

05-26-2014, 07:44 AM	#5
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Pinion Removal Hello Everyone, Fredb, There are great suggestions and good reading in the above links. As always vanpeltsales.com has great diagrams, here's the link to the one showing the 32-37 rear, maybe that will help too. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...y_1932to37.jpg -VT/JeffH

05-26-2014, 08:28 AM	#6
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Pinion Removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Fred, I would suggest reinstalling the outer Timken and nut to stabilize things prior to heating the housing. Removing the pinion can be fairly easy or a real trial depending on how much press is involved.....we are talking a couple tenths of a thousands here between easy and not easy. Looking at the video gives you an idea of what kind of a puller you'll need to come up with to facilitate removal. In nearly every case heat is required. Charlie ny