How do you remove a cannon pinion with tweezers?

You hold the handle in one hand and maneuver the beak underneath the notch of the cannon pinion with the other hand. Then you squeeze the two metal bows on the side to lift the cannon pinion. You don’t have to lift it all the way. Just enough so that you can safely remove it with brass tweezers.

How do you remove gears from an electric motor shaft?

Get two flat blade screwdrivers, and place them on opposite sides under the gear. Apply equal pressure and slowly push the gear upward. On some motors a Loctite solution is used, and it requries heat of around 400°F to break the glue loose. Thanks, Kmot!

What is a pinion gear?

Pinion Gear – A pinion is the smaller of two meshed gears in an assembly. Pinions can be either spur or helical type gears, and be either the driving or driven gear, depending on the application. Pinion gears are used in many different types of gearing systems such as ring and pinion or rack and pinion systems.

How much does it cost to replace a pinion seal?

between $230 and $277
The average cost for pinion seal replacement is between $230 and $277. Labor costs are estimated between $172 and $217 while parts are priced between $58 and $60. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location. Related repairs may also be needed.

What causes pinion seal to leak?

As the rubber on the pinion seal wears down, the pinion seal’s functionality is affected. It starts becoming less and less effective and cause leakages. For this reason, you should check the pinion seal every time you schedule your car for maintenance.

How does a cannon pinion remover work?

This tool is specially designed to securely grip with two prongs and uses the nylon side post as support to remove watch hands without scratching the dial and then holds the watch hands or cannon pinion firmly without damaging the watch movement.