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Left drive axle on '94 850 850 1994

posted by  zkidaz on  Mon Sep 10 17:16 CST 2007
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I am replacing both drive axles. Done with the right axle, but I can't remove the driver's side. I've got the axle nut off and the end out of the steering knuckle, I just can't pull or pry the dam thing out of the gearbox! Right axle came out no problem, though I see that there is a small clip at the end of the left axle (the replacement part) that is not at the end of the right axle. I am assuming that this clip is not neccesary on the right side becuase it has a carrier bearing. I've used a large scewdriver as Hayne's suggests to pry between the gearbox and the axle to no avail. Also tried a larger pry bar. Perhaps a slide hammer is neccesary? Thanks.








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    Left drive axle on '94 850 850 1994

    posted by  TimeToBakeTheDonuts on  Wed Sep 12 17:17 CST 2007
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    I got lucky, b/c I took mine to the shop for the DS and did the PS myself. As you found (and I think most people do) the PS comes right out, and the DS does not.

    My mechanic used the largest (conventionally shaped) prybar I have ever seen. It must have been about 3-1/2 feet long. I think there is a clip that causes it to hang up. *Be careful* not to damage the transmission seal or any rubber. Good luck.








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    Left drive axle on '94 850 850 1994

    posted by  dick on  Mon Sep 10 23:57 CST 2007
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    Push in on the axel and pull out sharply. This worked for me although you have to jerk hard to unseat it. Sort of like a slide hammer such as suggested but it is built into the axel.

    dick







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