Kent Moore Tools

williala · Jun 15th, 2005, 07:46 PM

1993 Pulsar. I'm replacing the outer boots on the drive axles, and the manual calls for Kent Moore tools J34296 and J34297. Does anyone know where I can find these tools, or if I even really need them? They are used when the axle is inserted back into the transaxle.

**Asleep** · Jun 17th, 2005, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by williala

1993 Pulsar. I'm replacing the outer boots on the drive axles, and the manual calls for Kent Moore tools J34296 and J34297. Does anyone know where I can find these tools, or if I even really need them? They are used when the axle is inserted back into the transaxle.

you shouldnt need them. its probably a tool thats used to push the joint into the tranny housing...

**Matt93SE** · Jun 20th, 2005, 01:13 PM

like he said, I don't worry about that stuff...
just seat the axle as far as you can by hand, then use a chunk of wood and a large sledgehammer to tap the axle into place... don't beat on it, but a few taps with a 10lb sledge will seat it fine.. a smaller hammer will just wear you out beating on it all day, but get you nowhere. strange how it works.

HATEnFATE · Aug 22nd, 2005, 09:58 AM

Sorry to revive an old thread but for axles I've found that a large full composite dead blow hammer works great. doesn't damage the threads and doesn't bounce off the axle. Really makes it easy so you don't need a piece of wood
Most full composite hammers have a lifetime warranty and the manufacturers know they will be damaged at some point.

ittamaticstatic · Aug 26th, 2005, 10:56 PM

If you have to order from kent moore tools. their only open week days. 1-800-833-3377

garyf0 · Feb 1st, 2007, 11:04 AM

Just wondered if there was any update on needing these tools- they are used to align the half shaft without damaging the oil seal. I have a 92 Sentra that I will be changing out the engine in a few days.
thanks