HELP severly stuck axle

[Larry Hampton]

If you can get between the axle and case, you might try my invention.

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?45955-Im-replacing-an-axle-think-the-circlip-rolled-out-the-groove-axle-stuck-Now-what/page2

[frankm201]

HaThat looks promising

[bravekozak]

frankm201, try the non-brute force, ring the bell method first. It's really "all in the wrist". You may be pleasantly surprised and amused. Besides it only takes a couple of minutes and doesn't cost anything. You only need a big screwdriver and a small hammer. It has worked for me every time.

[Larry Hampton]

My problem was that I couldn't put pressure on the prybar AND tap with a hammer at the same time. With my whizgig, I was able to put a little pressure on the axle, then tap it all around, turn the bolt, tap, turn the bolt, tap...... I couldn't believe how loud it popped out. And I didn't even damage the seal.

[frankm201]

I think imma try the finess method again I just don't see out tappin it with a baby hammer an pryin with a screw driver is gonna work but I'm down for anything at this point.

@larry An as for the little tool how did you make that an wouldn't thhe big bolt puncture the case??

[Damkid]

HELP severly stuck axle

I've once needed to pull the inner CV apart and left the "cup" in the transmission just to get the motor/trans out

[blkfordsedan]

^^^^^^^^^ LOL, I just did the exact same thing a few weeks ago, when I started the B6 swap. The passenger side axle popped right out, but the driver's side was being stubborn. I happened to pull on the rubber boot with my hand and the boot/axle came apart. I figured it would be much easier to mess with on the workbench anyway, plus having the cup still in one side would keep the spiders in place. I'm planning on mounting the transaxle to the B6 tonight, so I'll try to get it then. If it wasn't for the fact that the output seal was leaking and I want to change the seal, I'd just leave it in the trans.

[Hot_Wheels]

as chris mentioned, maybe just disconect it at the boot, remove the trams, rebuild the axle with it the stub in the trans, here is a good video on how to rebuild the axles. i guess this would be better then risking breaking the trans case to get it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h_i-KOd4l4

[rbrown]

I too could not get the drivers side out on the Festy. I just did the ones on the Capri yesterday. Not a problem.

And reading the book about installing them. Seems when you insert the axles you are supposed to have the circlip opening facing down. I would imagine that it would go in easier. So when pulling it out maybe the same is true.

[frankm201]

as chris mentioned, maybe just disconect it at the boot, remove the trams, rebuild the axle with it the stub in the trans, here is a good video on how to rebuild the axles. i guess this would be better then risking breaking the trans case to get it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h_i-KOd4l4

Will this actually work cause I already have another axle can I take that on apart an put it in the other bell housing??

[zoom zoom]

The bell housing is the half of the case that bolts to the engine, you won't have to remove the transmission to rebuild the axel, but stock axels have a 3 bearing tripot, and a cv cup/inner axel stub to match it...a lot of reman or new axels use a 6 bearing configuration, and the cv cups are different.

[frankm201]

So what you are sayin I just can't take the new one apart an put it to the old bell housing that's still in the case

[Bathtub Tom]

Here's a photo of the diff through a hole in my clutch bellhousing. The hole wasn't originally that large, but I was interested in what I'd broke and couldn't figure out how to remove the gear clusters from the other side to get at it.

Notice the disc shaped thing in the top RH corner (between the sun wheel and planet wheel carrier)? There's a dish shaped washer that sits behind the sun wheel, that and the sun wheel are only held in place by the drive shaft. How do I know? I pulled them out of the hole.

If you want, I'll take some more photo's of the parts to give you a better idea.S6301338.jpg

[zoom zoom]

Haha, no, I did not say that, I said stock axels have tripot bearings, most aftermarket axels use 6 bearings instead of 3. You may or may not be able to rebuild it as it is, pictures would help you here tremendously, someone might be able to tell you if it will work or not..I'd just go try to stick the thing in the hole, your only out a zip tie or band clamp if it doesn't work. The cv cup is NOT a bell housing.

How'd you break your tranny tom? Most guys here throw that roll pin through the case lol..

[Larry Hampton]

I think imma try the finess method again I just don't see out tappin it with a baby hammer an pryin with a screw driver is gonna work but I'm down for anything at this point.

@larry An as for the little tool how did you make that an wouldn't thhe big bolt puncture the case??

All you do is put some tension on it, the bolt has a tip that goes on the end that spreads the force out some. With tension on it, I just tapped the joint back and forth, then put anoth 1/4 to 1/2 turn on it, and tapped it around some more.