Worn out pinion grub screw

[E-Revonut]

I see no reason you couldn't use a dremel to cut a slot parallel with the motor. You may have to take the whole center diff/transmission assembly out of the vehicle to do it though. Also try a butane torch style lighter and heat the set screw up a bit. The heat helps to soften the loktite.

[rchippie]

Take a soldering iron . Lay it on the set screw for a minute or two . That will help loosen up the set screw . Then as JT said take a allen wrench with a fresh end & give it a try that may help. Also you may be able to pry it off the shaft , if the allen wrench does'nt work . I have pry 'ed pinions off before .

Originally Posted by E-Revonut

I see no reason you couldn't use a dremel to cut a slot parallel with the motor. You may have to take the whole center diff/transmission assembly out of the vehicle to do it though. Also try a butane torch style lighter and heat the set screw up a bit. The heat helps to soften the loktite.

even if I take the assembly out of the vehicle, my dremel will still not be able to reach the position of the grub screw. However, I do thank all those who've replied and I'll try the methods out. Thanks. :)