Thread: Passenger CV Axle Help

Ok, after extensive searching, I came up with this thread:
http://www.grandprixforums.net/showthread.php?t=61218

So that IS the axle I have in hand, but this is what my passenger side looks like. 20160913_070829.jpg

So, what the heck is sticking out of the differential? And how do I remove it?

99 grand prix 3.8 na
All stock, axles replaced 4 years ago without issue.

Thanks,
Jon


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"So, what the heck is sticking out of the differential? And how do I remove it?"
Answer: axle shaft, no need to remove it.

The clip on the end of the axle looks ok, but the seal looks like it has been leaking, best to get a new seal installed before installing the cv/axle.

Hey Quicksilver,
I'm confused. Looking at the axle, from the other post, it is male on both ends. Every parts store website I've checked shows that the passenger side CV axle is male on both ends. Driver side is male at the wheel, female at the trans. Are you sure that shaft is supposed to be there? Is there a coupler or something that goes between the Trans and axle on the passenger side?
Thanks,
Jon

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Hmm, ok. I'll pull the driver's side. If the shaft did slide, then there shouldn't be a stub sticking out that side.
I'll post back tomorrow after pulling the driver's side.

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Ahhh yes, I see.
Is your transmission original to the car?

Yes, the trans is original. The only work done had been to replace both CV axles and the wheel hubs. Did that about 4-5 years ago. Simple to do if I recall correctly. I did the trans seals at the same time.

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Did you stick a broken axle shaft in there?

Hi everyone,
Sorry, had to work late yesterday couldn't get to it till this morning.

That is not a broken axle - the old one slipped right out.

Took off the driver's side down to the half shaft. I can't seem to get it out. Like the c-clip is locked in hard. This would suggest that the output shaft has NOT slid towards the passenger side.

I'm going to see if the parts store has the tool to remove the driver's CV. To confirm that there is a male spline on the driver's side.

Any thoughts?

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The drivers side axle cannot slide toward the passenger side due to the differential pinion shaft in the way, also there is not enough splines on the end to allow movement that far anyway.

Ok, that makes me feel 'a little' better.
Finally got the driver's side pulled. As suspected, it looks like I thought it would.

So, back to the original question.
What is sticking out the passenger side and how do I remove it.
Also, at this point, I'm going to do my front struts. Any advice on getting loaded vs. bare struts and swapping the springs?


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Any thoughts on this?
Should I try to yank out the shaft on the passenger side?

Thanks,
Jon

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Pull that part sticking out, OUT! (if you can)

Woot! Woot!
Finally got that thing out!

We had freezing weather and snow last week, so it wasn't until today (in the rain) I could work on it.

Took about half an hour with vise grips and a slide hammer but it finally popped out.
Looks like it's a little stubby shaft, a shaft "coupler" of sorts.

Here it is:




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So now that that is done, what does everyone think about loaded vs bare front struts?

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WOW, that little shaft is bizzzare! It is either custom made, or very rare!