Kraton Getting Irritated at pinion

[ThatDrewGuy]

So took the motor out of my brand spanking new Kraton to swap the pinion. I wil NOT come off. I have tried heating it, soaking in solvent, prying it, Even tapping the motor shaft from the top while the pinion is in a vice. I have now tore up the top of the motor, and still no closer to getting this freaking pinion off. Any other tricks out there for removal? All the other vehicles were a pain, but it came off. This one refuses.

 

[Swift518]

Does it slide at all? I assume the set screw is removed. Its probably locktite between the shaft and pinion. Put the truck back together and hit the throttle a couple times without the set screw in it. May need to have it on the ground so there is some resistance on the diff. It should break it free on the shaft.

 

[ThatDrewGuy]

The screw was out. I finally got it out by using a punch on the shaft with a small hammer. It is caked with RED threadlock. Good lord.