Integra gen3 pas. Side axle stuck
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Integra gen3 pas. Side axle stuck
axle is free from everything. I have it tied up so its level. Already broke a 20" screwdriver prying it out. But so far nothing's working. Any suggestions?
(Edit. Sorry if thread is misplaced)
(Edit , victorious, it came off fighting,unfortunately the seal did not survive)
(Edit. Sorry if thread is misplaced)
(Edit , victorious, it came off fighting,unfortunately the seal did not survive)
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Re: Integra gen3 pas. Side axle stuck
brick, blunt end of an axe, sledge hammer are all worthy choices.
i hold a ratchet extension up against it and wail on that.
2 or 3 solid hits usually does the trick.
i hold a ratchet extension up against it and wail on that.
2 or 3 solid hits usually does the trick.
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Best to use a pry bar to pull the axle from the trans. They sell them at your local auto store in a 3 size package, using a screw driver of any size will not be strong enough, a few yanks with the pry bar it will come right out.
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^That. Use a big pry bar. Wedge it in place between the axle and transmission and kick the end of the prybar to knock the axle loose. That's what worked for me anyway on my Integra...
Edit: just saw you already got it.
Edit: just saw you already got it.
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Re: Integra gen3 pas. Side axle stuck
Thank you for the response. I ended up getting a nice sized pry bar and pryed it out from the top. Came out on the first push.
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Re: Integra gen3 pas. Side axle stuck
It was a relief when that thing finally popped out. I'm in the middle of doing my first clutch job right now and that has been one of the easier challenges lol. A friend helped me drop the tranny right before it started raining tonight. Forecasted rain for the next week or so...
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Re: Integra gen3 pas. Side axle stuck
I'm convinced the factory workers over stretch the c-clips when they install them on the axles, or they were simply made that way. It's also notable if you ever try to disassemble the axles and replace the boots. When you get them apart you'll notice the clips are sprung out further than they should be. In theory, if more than half the c-clip wire cross-section is past the engaging groove, it ain't coming out, or at least not easily.
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Re: Integra gen3 pas. Side axle stuck
I'm convinced the factory workers over stretch the c-clips when they install them on the axles, or they were simply made that way. It's also notable if you ever try to disassemble the axles and replace the boots. When you get them apart you'll notice the clips are sprung out further than they should be. In theory, if more than half the c-clip wire cross-section is past the engaging groove, it ain't coming out, or at least not easily.
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Nothing more scary then loosing throttle responce completly on the freeway in the fast lane!
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Re: Integra gen3 pas. Side axle stuck
Yea thats whats common with those shity refurbished axles they sell at orielys or autozone there pretty much hit or miss and for me its been a hit every time i used one, the third axle that poped out on me on the freeway was the last straw, i always got one refurbished from the dealer after that but now i use drive shaft shop level 0 replacement axles! there reasonably priced and worth the investment and are made with better materials.
Nothing more scary then loosing throttle responce completly on the freeway in the fast lane!
Nothing more scary then loosing throttle responce completly on the freeway in the fast lane!
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Re: Integra gen3 pas. Side axle stuck
Yep found that out when I put the new set ring on and it was stretched out the same.
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Re: Integra gen3 pas. Side axle stuck
No they're not meant to be made that way. Again as I said before, an c-clip overstretched during installation will cause the problem. There is supposed to be some slop obviously to create the locking mechanism, but too much is a problem. Do an experiment: Overstretch your c-clips, reinstall your axles, and then try to get them out again.
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Not when you need a 30,000 pound press to separate cv axle joints, which was specifically what I was referring to, although shaft to transmission joints have been known to be ridiculously tight also.
No they're not meant to be made that way. Again as I said before, an c-clip overstretched during installation will cause the problem. There is supposed to be some slop obviously to create the locking mechanism, but too much is a problem. Do an experiment: Overstretch your c-clips, reinstall your axles, and then try to get them out again.
No they're not meant to be made that way. Again as I said before, an c-clip overstretched during installation will cause the problem. There is supposed to be some slop obviously to create the locking mechanism, but too much is a problem. Do an experiment: Overstretch your c-clips, reinstall your axles, and then try to get them out again.
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Re: Integra gen3 pas. Side axle stuck
Not when you need a 30,000 pound press to separate cv axle joints, which was specifically what I was referring to, although shaft to transmission joints have been known to be ridiculously tight also.
No they're not meant to be made that way. Again as I said before, an c-clip overstretched during installation will cause the problem. There is supposed to be some slop obviously to create the locking mechanism, but too much is a problem. Do an experiment: Overstretch your c-clips, reinstall your axles, and then try to get them out again.
No they're not meant to be made that way. Again as I said before, an c-clip overstretched during installation will cause the problem. There is supposed to be some slop obviously to create the locking mechanism, but too much is a problem. Do an experiment: Overstretch your c-clips, reinstall your axles, and then try to get them out again.
Regardless, you're free to feel the way you do about c-clips and the theory behind Acura factory workers altering them during production. For sake of this thread, it doesn't really matter.
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