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[email protected] · 05-19-2025, 08:25 AM

What is the procedure to remove the driveshaft and pinion from the rear end?

katy · 05-19-2025, 08:51 AM

It's in the book!

wuga · 05-19-2025, 10:15 AM

The easiest way is using Mitchell's driveshaft/pinion puller. Used it on the last two jobs, it works perfectly and no rear end disassembly.

https://mitchelloverdrives.com/mitch...on-puller-kit/

GPierce · 05-19-2025, 10:32 AM

The instructions that come with the overdrive explain the process. It’s not difficult if you use Mitchell’s tool.
Follow his instructions an do not tighten the drive shaft bolts at the pinion until you have the radius rods connected to the front of the drives shaft.

Ruth · 05-19-2025, 11:01 AM

Like others said, use the Mitchell Pinion removal tool. Steve used to loan them out but I don't know if he does that anymore.

Intructions;
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/c...val%20Tool.pdf

Tom Endy · 05-19-2025, 11:18 AM

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Bruce of MN · 05-19-2025, 05:14 PM

Tom's article was my bible in 2020 when I installed mine.

P.S. · 05-22-2025, 07:43 AM

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What is the procedure to remove the driveshaft and pinion from the rear end?

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05-19-2025, 08:25 AM	#1
[email protected] Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 8	Mitchell Overdrive What is the procedure to remove the driveshaft and pinion from the rear end?

05-19-2025, 08:51 AM	#2
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,712	Re: Mitchell Overdrive It's in the book! __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

05-19-2025, 10:15 AM	#3
wuga Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 80	Re: Mitchell Overdrive The easiest way is using Mitchell's driveshaft/pinion puller. Used it on the last two jobs, it works perfectly and no rear end disassembly. https://mitchelloverdrives.com/mitch...on-puller-kit/

05-19-2025, 10:32 AM	#4
GPierce Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Germantown,TN Posts: 574	Re: Mitchell Overdrive The instructions that come with the overdrive explain the process. It’s not difficult if you use Mitchell’s tool. Follow his instructions an do not tighten the drive shaft bolts at the pinion until you have the radius rods connected to the front of the drives shaft.

05-19-2025, 11:01 AM	#5
Ruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Glide, Oregon Posts: 1,441	Re: Mitchell Overdrive Like others said, use the Mitchell Pinion removal tool. Steve used to loan them out but I don't know if he does that anymore. Intructions; https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/c...val%20Tool.pdf __________________ Ruth "Sometimes you really DO need to read the whole thread"

05-19-2025, 11:18 AM	#6
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,168	Re: Mitchell Overdrive Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-conte...r-Apr-2012.pdf Tom Endy

05-19-2025, 05:14 PM	#7
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,808	Re: Mitchell Overdrive Tom's article was my bible in 2020 when I installed mine.