Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

Axle is stuck

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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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Like the title states, i have a b series axle that is stuck in the control arm, it wont budge no matter what i do, and i have no idea how to get it out. someone help plz! I also read something about if it was stuck try using an air hammer, can someone explain how an air hammer works?
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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have you sprayed it down?
i've never had one stick.

have a friend hold the arm out, use a hammer (i prefer sledge) and i usually grab one of my extensions and slowly tap it out.

works great.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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if your replacing it.. beat that bitch out w/ a big punch ...if not put the axle nut on flush and go to town...as instrument stated have you used any PB? i've had them stick before.. just beat on it till it came out...G/L
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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soak it in pb blaster over night, then take a 20 pound sledge and beat the ****** out.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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lol alright i'll try that, all i've tried is wd40 and small little hammer. THANKS FOR THE INFO!!
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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pull out that 80oz HA!
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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YO! TRIED THE PB BLASTER AND THAT ISH WORKS WONDERS!!!!!!!!!!! AHHAHA thanks again people for the info and all the help!!!
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