[Helmut]

Here is a link that shows how to make a homemade Honda differential lock nut tool. This tool is used to remove the pinion shaft from any Honda front or rear differential, so you can replace the bearings or gears. Also, I think this tool will work for most other brands of ATV

ATV Nation - General Tips - Honda Lock Nut Tool

 

[Helmut]

Here is some more useful information I found on the High Lifter website. Honda Mechanic posted this:

These are the Honda rear end tools ..
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This is the rear end with ring gear removed..
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Pop out the seal..
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Remove the large retainer nut..
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Using the holder remove the pinion nut ..
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Then pull the pinion ..
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The small pinion bearing comes out by working the retainer ring to the hole
and bending the tip up and pulling it out with needle nose plyers or needle
nose vice grips..The hole can be just seen thru the dirt..
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This rear end had All Balls rear end kit installed..
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[tony_35_1969]

thanks for the help

 

[Billy250X]

Neat little tool.I've made many tools for the honda's.

 

[Helmut]

thanks for the help

You're welcome.

 

[shadetree]

Here is a link that shows how to make a homemade Honda differential lock nut tool. This tool is used to remove the pinion shaft from any Honda front or rear differential, so you can replace the bearings or gears. Also, I think this tool will work for most other brands of ATV

ATV Nation - General Tips - Honda Lock Nut Tool

nice post helmut..but..if you don't have a welder..a 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 square tubbing works just as good..thats what i use .

 

[7beast]

sweet info!! i have a quick question, does the pinion gear nut unscrew clockwise or counter-clockwise??? someone please help

 

[Helmut]

sweet info!! i have a quick question, does the pinion gear nut unscrew clockwise or counter-clockwise??? someone please help

It turns counterclockwise to loosen.