lostinthe202 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 What service specific tools are needed for taking apart the main and pinion shafts in the 5mt? I saw GD mention a 36mm socket that has an OD of no more then 45.5mm but does anyone know how long the thin wall section needs to be? Anything else? Thanks! Will- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 What service specific tools are needed for taking apart the main and pinion shafts in the 5mt? I saw GD mention a 36mm socket that has an OD of no more then 45.5mm but does anyone know how long the thin wall section needs to be? Anything else? Thanks! Will- I'm not aware of needing anything other than correct size sockets and a press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinthe202 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hmm, well I guess I'll find out when I get in there. Maybe it's different depending on year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgh831 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) The big nut on end of main shaft requires a socket it has rounded corners that make it difficult. Take shaft to local dealer if they are A class like the guys at Subaru Santa cruz they will crack it loose for nothing then you just need a press. Edited March 11, 2009 by bgh831 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinthe202 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 The big nut on end of main shaft requires a socket it has rounded corners that make it difficult. Take shaft to local dealer if they are A class like the guys at Subaru Santa cruz they will crack it loose for nothing then you just need a press. Do you mean the nut has rounded corners or the that the seat of the nut has a fillet which requires the socket to have a rounded edge? Thanks! Will- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Do you mean the nut has rounded corners or the that the seat of the nut has a fillet which requires the socket to have a rounded edge? Thanks! Will- The nut has rounded corners. Just means a big Cresent or Open ended wrench won't work. A proper size socket works easy, espescially with a good impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinthe202 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Excellent, thanks Gloyale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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