Differential pin is stripped

Hi All,
Trying to replace the axle seals and have it mostly apart. I found that the little screw that holds the big pin within the spider gears is stripped. It actually looks like someone attempted to drill it out because there is nothing to grab. So the question is- can I just drill that out? If so, how would I replace it? Options? The axle is out from under the jeep so that makes it a little easier to mess with...
57 cj5
Thx!

 

It probably is a roll pin . It just requires it to be pounded out .

 

x2, roll pin.

 

I know that dana 30's use a roll pin.

 

Here's a pic of the little thing. It's the rear by the way- sorry about that. The video i reviewed showed that pin needed to be removed in order to slide out the bigger pin and remove the diff. But it also showed it being unscrewed, not pounded out. But who knows- it was an later jeep video anyway.

 

Some additional searching and i found the below.. I guess i need to find something to hit it harder with- should just slide out?

 

use a long pin punch that is the slightly smaller size diameter as the roll pin, or if you can find it a roll pin punch. those have a tit on the end that fits into the recess in the center of the punch.

 

Wait a minute here...
Is this a Dana 25 axle? Your signature shows your Jeep as a '57, so it should be a Dana 25 axle if it's original.
As far as I know, D25 axles don't have C-clips retaining the axle shafts so why do you need to remove the spider gear pin? Just pull the axle shafts out then you can remove the entire differential case intact.

Don

 

The make and model axle you are working on will get you a precise response on how to fix your problem. Not all Jeeps have the original axles, so figure out your model. Take some pics and post them if you're unsure. The guys here will identify it for sure.

 

Ya, it's the rear axle and has a big 44 stamped on the short axle side. I think it's original.

 

Very early 44's had a solid tapered pin that was an interference fit. Later ones used a roll pin. It's common to "swage" the edges of the hole so the pin can't walk out.
The Dana 44 does not require the pinion shaft to be removed to get the axles out. In fact, if you look at the shaft it will most likely hit the ring gear before it comes out.

 

Ha, ya- my first picture even shows it. geesh. So is it just the big axle nuts at the end and it'll slide right out? (I removed them but they didn't seem to move..)

 

When you get the special puller for the hub, make sure you leave on the nut and washer a couple turns. When the hub lets loose it can come off with a lot of force and break whatever is in front of it, or it can come off nice and easy. I have seen it both ways.

 

Ok- It's making more sense. Thanks for links and advice. I'll give it a shot and take pics along the way for other visual people like myself.

 

Ok- more progress. After multiple trips to try to find/rent a the correct hub puller- I simply used a gear puller. I know I was advised against it, but nothing seemed to bend and they popped right off. Removed the backing plates, etc. and was left looking at the axle. One side I managed to get out, the other side is stuck. The side I got out was very rusty. Axle is quite rusty and rust around the seal too. Is this typical? Doesn't oil go all the way out to the outer seal and bathe the axle or no? See picture below.
Questions-
Other stuck side, slide hammer the best option?
I'm this far- is there anything I should bother with on the inside?
All of the things labeled in my pic simply get replaced- nothing is pressed?
Any other advice?

 

Too funny. Thanks for the vent info. I went and checked mine and it was clogged full of gunk. Can't wait to see what the axle looks like when I finally get it out.