Sending out an SOS on this one. Passenger side came out perfectly. But I am unable to remove the drivers side CV axle from the transmission.

I have tried hammering a pry bar on the little grooves til my arm wanted to fall off.

I tried a slide hammer with a CV puller from Autozone, but the join ring wouldn't fit around the CV axle.

Im out of ideas other than removing the boot and spider, then trying a claw on whats left of the axle. There is no way I can get a claw up in that tight of a space.
Looking for any help from anyone who has removed the drivers side axle.

Thanks in advance.


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Well I figured it out

Take a 24" flat head screw driver from Harbor freight ($5.99 for 2 pack) and slide it through the passenger side CV axle opening, on top of the metal bar in the middle of the transmission, place it firmly against the drivers side axle spindle that is stuck in the transmission.

LIGHTLY tap and have someone gently pull from the drivers side.

Popped out in 5 - 6 hits.

 

Sorry for the late reply. The inboard end of the driver's side spindle has a lock ring. The ring gap is typically oriented at the bottom of the shaft. Raising the outboard end of the shaft a few inches will compress the ring, making removal and installation much easier.

 

That makes a lot of sense. I didn't even think about trying to raise it when I was under the car hammering it.

But now that you are here, do I simply just re-insert it with the locking ring gap straight down? Will it just click/snap into place and then I secure the CV nut?

Any idea where to find torque specs?

 

Yes, the ring gap is oriented straight down. Raising the outboard end of the spindle should reduce the ring gap.

You might want to grease the ring and the ring groove. You may also want to (slightly) jimmy the outboard end up and down while simultaneously pressing inward. Once you find the correct angle, the ring should compress and feel less resistant. At this point, push in harder. The ring should fully compress, making installation easier.

I only have a first generation manual but the spindle nut torque spec is 160 lbf. Good luck.

 

Thank you very much, I do appreciate the information.