Before beginning the story/question/problem. I need help with my current situation, so if possible I would like to know how to get this cv axle out, or suggestions, than pointing out any other obvious things I should have done before I put the cv axle in, such as buying brand new axles from hasport or something. For anyone in the typical category is all. Thanks.

Alright here is the problem, I ordered a pair of remanufactured cv axles from O'Reilly's. There was only one store that had them. I inspected the cv axle, and saw that the snap ring was being pinched by the cv axle, meaning it was like it molded to close so to say. The guy said thats all we had in stock, and I need to get to work. He said for me to bring it back if it is no good.

I said ok, so went home and pryed the snap ring out some so it was free to move. I thought it would be fine. Well how am I suppose to bring the axle back if its stuck in my intermediate shaft (Drivers side axle)

This snap ring is stuck so badly its pulling the end rubber seal (of the intermediate shaft) with it, if you look closely. I used pry bars, all sorts of weird stuff, but also I'm on jack stands so I can't use all my weight into it. Nonetheless able to use my biggest pry bar.

Any suggestions would be gladly appreciated.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTDblxDpyRI

Disclaimer:
Try at your own risk.

 

Note:I forgot to mention that I installed the axle and that is why it is stuck in my intermediate shaft.

Mine is on the drivers side and the cv axle has a splined shaft at the end that goes into the intermediate shaft. The video showes a passenger side axle that connects to the transaxle which I successfully removed. Although my axle is different, as it has a splined shaft end that inserts into the transmission unlike shown in the video it has a big gaping hole at the end of the axle.

Well I found out that the cv axle with the pinched snap ring was on the passenger side. So I'm not sure why the drivers side axle is not coming out.

I will try the video and pull it by the shaft inbetween the joints, but it is really stuck in the intermediate shaft.

Thanks, any help is gladly appreciated.

 

I have had to remove the other side cv shaft and pound it out from inside the diff hole on the other side of the car.. After doing this, sometimes whatever you used to extend the pounding (prybar,big screwdriver), gets stuck in there a little but can be dealt with easier than the stuck shaft.....good luck

 

I had to take out the intermediate shaft with the cv axle and I used a brass punch and put inbetween the connection of the cv axle and intermediate shaft and smack it in with a hammer.

The width of the punch spread out the cv axle from the int. shaft.

The inside of the intermediate shaft was rusted a bit was all.

Thanks for all the info you all.