STUCK: dana 44 roll pin =\

so halfway thru my dana 44 build im taking the carrier out to install the lockright.... and my roll pin(retaining cross pin) is stuck! tried banging it out both ways.... nothing....
took it to pepboys, and they said the pin is damaged, and they wont touch it.... they kept asking me if im SURE its not a bolt like on d35´s....

ive tried....
heating the surrounding area....
driving it both ways.....
nothing....
anyone got any experience?


why does this kinda stuff allways happen to me? \
(dont answer that)

Since you heated it I would replace the carrier and call it a day.

what are you using for a punch??? I made one out of a screwdriver of the same size as the pin and cut the end off of it. Punch it on this side



remove both caps

it will come out here



heres my tool and pin



hit it harder it will come out.

ive gone thru a set of four punches trying, will try the screwdriver and possibly the air hammer methods listed above....

AT LEAST its on my work bench and not in the vehicle...
thanks people