I need some help!
I can't get my pinion shaft to push out should it be hard to move.
Could not bring myself to beat on it.
Any helpful advice would greatly welcome!

 

Assuming we're talking a 3rd/4th Gen 10-bolt, did you remove the differential pinion gear shaft locking bolt?

 

4th gen., and yes I have removed the lock nut.
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
-Stephen

 

the small outer pinion bearing is a slight press fit onto the pinion,it has to be beat out. find something to set against it in its' center,otherwise you'll screw up the threads just beating on it with a hammer.

 

Not really clear from his initial post, or from his reply to my question (he indicates he removed a "nut" when I asked him if he removed the locking "bolt"????), but I THINK he's asking about the pinion shaft for the differential spur gears, not the main pinion gear shaft. You have to remove the locking BOLT (not a nut) and pull the spur gear pinion shaft out of the carrier in order to access the C-clip to remove the axles (which is the topic of his thread????). There are no bearings or threads on that shaft.

On the other hand, you may be correct - he may be trying to pull the pinion gear out of the housing.

 

I agree,so I answered to the other potential situation.
A picture by the OP would clear the matter up.