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post Nov 3, 2013 - 10:10 AM
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How hard is it to change the driver side cv axle for some one that isn't too mechanicaly inclined.
 
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post Nov 3, 2013 - 6:52 PM
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The snap ring is a pain in the ass. I tore apart my old axle because I kept pulling it but the inner axle was still stuck in the transmission. Had to grip it with pliers and attached
it to a slide hammer to get it off.


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post Nov 3, 2013 - 9:18 PM
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QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Nov 3, 2013 - 6:52 PM) *
The snap ring is a pain in the ass. I tore apart my old axle because I kept pulling it but the inner axle was still stuck in the transmission. Had to grip it with pliers and attached
it to a slide hammer to get it off.

This. Vice grips and a slide hammer.


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