 How do you remove that half-shaft?, Driver's side axle removal on the quick |
 Oct 23, 2013 - 7:42 AM
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What is everyone's favorite way to quickly remove the driver's side halfshaft? Specifically, what tool and what process? I am always struggling with it and the last engine/trans removal we just left the damn thing still attached to the trans... <sigh>
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mjcoury@gmail.com Team Reynolds Style Celica Blog Celica Wiki It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work. |
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Oct 23, 2013 - 7:54 AM
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I always rent a slide hammer from advance auto. It comes with a hook attachment that I place on the fins of the transmission-side cv joint. A few strikes and the axle comes out no problem.
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Oct 23, 2013 - 8:33 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (enderswift @ Oct 23, 2013 - 8:54 AM)  I always rent a slide hammer from advance auto. It comes with a hook attachment that I place on the fins of the transmission-side cv joint. A few strikes and the axle comes out no problem. like this? Slide Hammer Set This post has been edited by qatar11: Oct 23, 2013 - 8:34 AM -------------------- -Mike
mjcoury@gmail.com Team Reynolds Style Celica Blog Celica Wiki It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work. |
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Oct 23, 2013 - 8:36 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (qatar11 @ Oct 23, 2013 - 9:33 AM) QUOTE (enderswift @ Oct 23, 2013 - 8:54 AM) I always rent a slide hammer from advance auto. It comes with a hook attachment that I place on the fins of the transmission-side cv joint. A few strikes and the axle comes out no problem. like this? Slide Hammer Set Yup. Just place the hook on one of the 'fins' and give it a few hits. -------------------- |
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qatar11 How do you remove that half-shaft? Oct 23, 2013 - 7:42 AM
Smaay i have someone hold the axle straight and rotate i... Oct 23, 2013 - 8:22 AM bsamps4 I have a completely different trick that only work... Oct 23, 2013 - 9:41 AM
SwissFerdi QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Oct 23, 2013 - 10:4... Oct 23, 2013 - 10:58 AM Malek QUOTE (enderswift @ Oct 23, 2013 - 9... Oct 23, 2013 - 10:31 AM |
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