Originally Posted by RedThree
Yes, left to loosen it. It's not a left hand thread.
A bit of heat applied a few times so that the Loctite gets a bit of time to degrade may well help.
My impact wrench is 1/2" drive and I would say it only just managed to undo the bolt.


That did it, thanks.

Now to try and get the pinion gear off. Any ideas other than make a puller?

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