 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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Enthusiast  Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%)  |
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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Oct 23, 2013 - 9:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
I have a completely different trick that only works if the stupid snap ring isn't completely seized inside of the transmission. Works great on my car.
I just grab the outter end of the shaft and put it towards the transmission, and then pull back towards me real fast. sort of all in one motion...kind of like poking someone with a broom handle if that makes sense. Either way it pops the snap ring right on out. --------------------  |
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Oct 23, 2013 - 10:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Oct 23, 2013 - 10:41 AM)  I just grab the outter end of the shaft and put it towards the transmission, and then pull back towards me real fast. sort of all in one motion...kind of like poking someone with a broom handle if that makes sense. Either way it pops the snap ring right on out. Interesting method. With a stubborn aftermarket DS axle, I tied a rope to the end close to the transmission side. The other was on a ratchet mechanism so progressively I could tighten the rope. With enough steady pulling force and a few taps with a pry bar, it came out. I had to do this because the tulip didn't have indentations for the pry bar. -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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qatar11 How do you remove that half-shaft? Oct 23, 2013 - 7:42 AM
enderswift I always rent a slide hammer from advance auto. It... Oct 23, 2013 - 7:54 AM
qatar11 QUOTE (enderswift @ Oct 23, 2013 - 8... Oct 23, 2013 - 8:33 AM enderswift QUOTE (qatar11 @ Oct 23, 2013 - 9:33... Oct 23, 2013 - 8:36 AM Smaay i have someone hold the axle straight and rotate i... Oct 23, 2013 - 8:22 AM Malek QUOTE (enderswift @ Oct 23, 2013 - 9... Oct 23, 2013 - 10:31 AM |
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