This is for those interested in the outcome of the earlier thread on my predicament with the driver's side outer CV joint, and as info that may come in handy for someone else.

After removing the 4 star bolts, and while attempting to break the two roller pins loose by forcefully jerking inward on the axle, the axle itself, along with the cage and bearings came out of the CV hub itself. But unfortunately leaving the hub stuck to the flange.

Since too many people had told me of damaging their wheel bearing in the process of attempting to remove the stub axle, it was not an option I elected to take. Evidently, some may slide right out, but some require a BFH which will damage the bearing as the stub is driven out.

Anyway Craig (cametal) brought over a moderate sized slider with an outward facing hook. After many attempts with the slider, we gave up on it. The "hook" just didn't catch good enough to break anything loose.

Then He remembered another accessory he had - kind of a cheap "easy out" device. We screwed it into one of the bolt holes, and tried it half a dozen times (alternating sides), and PRESTO! Success!

Below are a few photos with a closeup of the "easy out".

Thanks Craig!

close up

easy out

I guess this may seem pretty basic to most of you, but since I have never been a mechanic, and am currently not a mechanic... that now owns a 914 ,

I find this stuff fascinating...

Nice

nothing like having the right tool. Thanks for the tip.

Nice. Good info to have. I know I'll be doing it sooner or later.

I usually just take off the big nut on the end of the halfshaft, and drive the entire assembly inward. This shouldn't damage the bearing. I use a brass drift and a big hammer AKA BFH.

Excellent and Job well done!

Now why were you taking the axles out again?

Too bad. Because that was mis-information. Stub axles do not come in contact with bearings.

Glad you finally got it out.

I just put the car in reverse, close my eyes, and floor it.

I do this anytime I have trouble.



M

When I did mine, I pulled everything out since it was over 30 years old. I wanted all new stuff, bearings and all.