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Crypt Keeper
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Feb 23, 2014, 8:47 PM
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Axle Shaft / half shaft removal
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97' for escort
Trying to remove the passenger side axle shaft from the transmission side. The shaft snapped in half near the wheel from a collision with a curb. I've been prying on it against the transmission to no avail. I've gotten what I believe to be a really good pry on it many times. The transmission hasn't cracked, but I heard it's possible. At any rate, I can't pry the thing out. Any tips?
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Sidom
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Feb 23, 2014, 8:59 PM
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Hmmmm.....usually the drivers sided is the PITA one to remove...
The right one should just pop out.......Try rotating the axle like 90 or 180 degrees to get the ring in a different spot & then try prying on it again......If you have the room, a good long bar & big hammer,,,put the bar on the end of the inner joint & hit it with the hammer.......
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rippley
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Feb 24, 2014, 2:21 AM
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Ive always had luck popping out a cvjoint using a short 2,x4 wedged between the trans and joint kicking it so it pops out its easyer than trying to get a good hit on it when u dont have the room to swing and it keeps u from cracking or chiping the aluminum trans housing
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Hammer Time
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Feb 24, 2014, 3:33 AM
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Another thing to try is to use 2 bars and get one on each side of the joint. Getting straight force instead of one side can make a big difference. Use a hard, quick popping motion.
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Crypt Keeper
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Feb 24, 2014, 4:51 PM
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Okie Dokie, thanks guys. I was basically using an over sized prybar on one side and not using popping actions. I'll have to figure out what I can get in there to do this with. Perhaps I'll try the board first. I appreciate everyone's input. I'll let you know how it fares after I get another chance to try. Thanks.
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Crypt Keeper
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Feb 26, 2014, 8:25 PM
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Ok, well I ended up looking through my tool box and I found I had a pickle fork that was just wide enough to fit over the CV joint. It worked like a charm as far as ease of removal, however I must add that there was a dust shield which was damaged. Then again, I'm thinking the dust shield was not removable or reusable. I've installed the new one without the dust shield due to lack of the part and lack of patience from my boss as my car is at work! ha ha
By the way, I work on Diesel Trucks and Coaches, that is why my pickle forks are so large. I ended up spending about 3 minutes vs. the initial hour plus with an unsuccessful pry bar.
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Hammer Time
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Feb 27, 2014, 3:29 AM
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Something like that would be great if you always had enough room to get it in but you rarely do.
Closing this question now as solved to keep the spammers out.
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