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03-15-2015, 05:47 AM #1

dude04 Pinion Nut, What Size? (pics)

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1. the pinion nut is 64.2mm.
Drives: e92 335 2. an ideal tool for this is a socket (as i suggest below, if you can find them) or even better a slugging spanner. a
Join Date: Sep 2014 spanner is better as it allows you access to the spline, whereas a socket doesn't. i bought a slugging spanner
Location: sydney, australia from my local tools shop, it was, and needs to be, 12 point.
iTrader: (0) 3. my diff builder was able to find an appropriate 'tool' to fit onto the spline. the spline is 27.6mm in diameter
with 34 spline. by chance, we were able to use gears (manual gearbox gears) from a vw polo. my diff builder
says any vw should work. he welded a bar onto said gear and will use to hold the spline in place while turning the
slugging spanner to break the pinion nut

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hi all,

can anybody help me identify what size socket i will need to remove my pinion nut?

i'm not exactly sure how i should be measuring it, but as you can see in the picture, i measured peak-to-peak in
millimeters

your assistance appreciated

thanks
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03-15-2015, 10:20 PM #2

GMWNashville There is a special tool used to tighten/loosen that nut and another to hold the input shaft itself
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03-16-2015, 02:14 AM #3

dude04 sounds great

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do you know where it can be bought?
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03-16-2015, 12:41 PM #4

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It's not a part that BMW offers unfortunately, and can only be purchased from the BMW service department via
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03-16-2015, 01:11 PM #5

serotoninsteve Perhaps a big Oilfilter socket fits or can be modified to fit!?

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How do all the other people do it who purchase the ring'n pinion option?
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03-16-2015, 05:58 PM #6

dude04 for your information i think i've found the right socket
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i don't know the exact size, i need to measure parallel flat to parallel flat (whereas i've measured peak to peak in
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nevertheless it should be one of these:

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 my diff builder intends on boring-out the socket and welding a bar to the outside of it. this way he can hold the
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03-16-2015, 06:09 PM #7

serotoninsteve Thanks,
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5 133 sounds good.

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Keep us updated once you have the right measure! ðŸ‘

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dude04 updated first post with findings for anybody undertaking this job! good luck
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03-19-2015, 04:20 PM #9

serotoninsteve Great info!

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5 133 By sludging spanner do you mean a simple 12 point ring spanner?

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03-22-2015, 02:20 AM

JamesM3M5 Here is the TIS with tool numbers. You will have to call the dealer parts department to order them. This includes the large 12-poin
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71 You MUST make sure you properly retighten the large 12-point nut. The input bearing preload is set by that nut, and improper pre
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03-22-2015, 04:26 PM #12

serotoninsteve Perfect James!

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03-22-2015, 08:04 PM

Bavarian Tech You'll need a 3/4 LONG breaker bar if your going to use the BMW input shaft socket
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amr_e90 I got one I can sell u lmk?

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