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    Transmission output shaft flange

    I am trying to replace the output shaft seal :
    Got the 30mm nut and the lock washer removed. Trying to remove the flange from the shaft with a 3-jaw puller. It takes a lot of force but the flange doesn't budge.

    Is there any trick/tip to removing it ? I don't want to break the flange !
    Is there a internal circlip or something holding it back ?


    thanks,
    Bala
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    #2
    Should pull right off. If your replacing the seal (I assume that's why you are removing it) maybe spray some PB Blaster down there, or try heating it up with a torch. All of mine pulled off by hand (I've pulled 4 or 5 off), or with *gentle and even* prying.
    85 325e m60b44 6 speed / 89 535i
    e30 restoration and V8 swap
    24 Hours of Lemons e30 build

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      #3
      Originally posted by JGood View Post
      Should pull right off. If your replacing the seal (I assume that's why you are removing it) maybe spray some PB Blaster down there, or try heating it up with a torch. All of mine pulled off by hand (I've pulled 4 or 5 off), or with *gentle and even* prying.
      yeah, maybe it's pulling crooked? I've had that problem with caliper pistons...

      maybe try knocking it back in a little and try again
      -Brandon
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        #4
        I sprayed some PB Blaster yesterday night. I will try knocking it back.

        How strong are those flange ears - hopefully, I won't break them using the puller.

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          #5
          well it is held on with some locktite, i uesd a small impact wrench and just buzzed it right off,
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            #6
            Originally posted by NC325iC View Post
            well it is held on with some locktite, i uesd a small impact wrench and just buzzed it right off,
            He's already got the nut off though .

            Like mentioned all of mine have just pulled off after the nut is off .
            Either way a puller should take care of it quite handily .

            E30 M3 / E30 325is / E34 525iT / E34 535i

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              #7
              I've seen those splines get rusty, so make sure you aren't using brute force with the puller or you will snap an ear off. Spray it every few days if you have to, tap it with a hammer, use heat, then pull. But don't just use a puller with as much force as possible. It may pull it off, but it may break an ear off too.
              85 325e m60b44 6 speed / 89 535i
              e30 restoration and V8 swap
              24 Hours of Lemons e30 build

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                #8
                Thanks for all the helpful suggestions.

                I got it off using the puller. Didn't have to use heat. The flange face was flush with the spline face - looked like a one piece, adding to my confusion.

                Once off, I saw some powdery stuff in the splines - probably loctite or something - think, that's why it was difficult to remove.

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