Half axle removal, How to dislodge the outer ends? Options

[PDXMike]

I need to remove the half axles so I can tow my motor less car. I have all of the bolts out, but I can't get the outer joints to separate. When I did the transmission ends I used a screwdriver to pry them apart. At the outer end I can't get anything inside the swing arm to do the prying.

I'm very tempted to just use the axle as a slide hammer to pull itself out, but that seems like a bad idea.

I'm supposed to have this thing at the shop first thing tomorrow morning.

Thanks!

[jcd914]

You're correct, removing the outer CV while leaving the stub axle in place is possible but not always easy.
Once the CVs & axle out, with the stub axle in place (and tight) you can tow the car.

After you have the 12pt bolts out you have to get the roll pins to come loose.
You can take the stub axle out and seperate the CV from the stub axle.
I usually would use the axle as a lever, pulling on the inner joint until the axle binds the outer joint and starts it pulling loose. It only takes a couple shots to get the joint seperated. I have been quite forceful in doing this and never damaged a joint or axle.

Jim