I am trying to remove the drivshaft sleeve nut on a 85 300 turbo 123 series and just can't get it to move. I cant get at it either because of the plate in the way ( factory welded) . There is no way you can get to that nut pictured in the Haynes manual. I am removing to install a new carrier bearing setup.


after a search I read that most just took it off by hand.. I can't.
so several questions.. is it reverese thread perhaps?
What size is the nut
I am trying to tap it with a drift and hammer counter clockwise and nuthin.

any help appreciated.. I'm in the middle of it doing it right now .

I'll be thankin ya

bennett

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81' 240d 4 spd 140k on the clock

A pipe wrench on the nut and channel locks to hold the d-shaft worked for me. It's not a left hand thread.

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel - 4x4, auto, 3.54 gears, long bed
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