I just need the axle stubs to stick in a pair of front spindles so I can move the car without fear of bearing separation. I have a set of junk axles. I just can't seem to get the thing off. I hit it pretty hard with a hammer... no luck. ~~H
I just need the axle stubs to stick in a pair of front spindles so I can move the car without fear of bearing separation. I have a set of junk axles. I just can't seem to get the thing off. I hit it pretty hard with a hammer... no luck. ~~H
Keep hitting it, it will eventually come off.
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I'd like to know the correct way as well. I knocked the CRAP outta one with a 3 lb sledge and no dice.
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Originally Posted by GLHSKEN
If beating it wont' remove it, nothing will. The circlip over extends past the joint end and even using a press wont' remove it.
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Aurora ignition wires for sale. Link to info
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It's all in the technique. That's why mechanics used to charge $90 to fix a carb with a hammer. A quick fast blow will do it. Honestly. I just used a claw hammer yesterday. I think a 3 pounder is too heavy.
Maybe I'll just sawzall off the stub before the joint. Dammit.
On the axles I had, which I believe were from a g-body but it shouldn't matter, there was a wire snap ring kinda thing holding the universal joint in. I pulled the boot off, popped that wire retainer out, and the stub pretty much fell off with a light smack from a ball peen hammer.
Some had the wire retainer and some had the circle clip on the opposite side.
When hammering make sure you are hitting the inner race not the outside housing. I did mine this past weekend and it came off in 3 sharp hits.
Re: How do I take apart the outer CV joint of an axle?
The axles I use have an internal snap ring on the outer CV. If you wipe away the grease (yuck!) you'll see a slot where you can access it. Spread it open and the joint will come off.
AH, I'll have to look for that this weekend.
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