pain in my as$ clutch, clutch install Options

[my96celica]

Okay so this is my first time puting in a clutch myself and I cant get off the axel on either side.
I took a hammer and a screw-driver and pulled but did not move the axel.
How do I remove the axel?
I cant get my clutch housing off all the way I think the axel is in the way.
any help would be nice

This post has been edited by my96celica: Feb 22, 2008 - 2:03 AM

[malecrod]

This is from my experience first time too: The passenger side is easier to pull. Once you remove the outer end from the rotor(hub), there is 3 bolts that secure the center of axle to the engine, remove those and just pull the axle out. Now, the driver side is similar but more difficult because there is a snap ring that holds the axle in. I used a pry bar and a rubber mallet to hammer it out just like the youtube video. Just be careful and stay clear of the cv boots so you don't break them.
Also its easier to pull away the tranny and also push it back in when it is horizontally aligned. You might need a transmission jack to ease removal especially when putting it back it or you can use a decent jack with necessary straps/supports.
Just be patient you will get it. Its by far the hardest thing I have ever done on a car.
G/L.