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11-13-2011
There's no need to grease the end that goes into the diff, because it is lubricated by the ATF.
It sounds like the circlip was not properly installed at the time of remanufacture. This has caused it to not be able to properly compress upon removal of the axle as it is supposed to do.
11-13-2011
Well, that shaft has been replaced as it's a NAPA part, just like the one I bought. I asked my husband the same thing, could the C clip have collapsed, preventing the old shaft from coming out. He said it's unlikely but not impossible. Now, if that C clip is shot, what do we do then?? Could that clip have been damaged when the current shaft was installed?
11-13-2011
The clip is on the axle itself. Once you get the axle out you wont have an issue with just reinstalling the replacement.
11-13-2011
I'm going to get the CV joint remover for his slidehammer from NAPA tomorrow. If that does not work then I really don't know what to do.
11-13-2011
i drive a regal, and did my d/s axle, had no room to pry/pop from the bottom, so i used a roofing pry bar, the short nail removal side, on the top of the axle between the case, and it popped on the 4 th or 5 th try. it really needs to be loose and then snapped/popped out. you cant keep steady pressure on it, it wont pop if you do.
11-13-2011
My husband, Moe, was once given the nickname MoeGyver because he can always find a way to fix a problem using whatever is handy and he is stumped by this driveshaft, it just will not give. He has used a pry bar, chain, slidehammer, gear puller, you name it except this one adapter for his slidehammer. It is what is recommended in the book, but no one rents one here is S. Jersey. Ya gotta buy it.
For now he put her back together and greased the joint. This will hold till the part comes in and my insurance pays for a rental car. TRhanks for the ideas and keep 'em coming, we may need them. I'm just trying to avoid taking her into the mechanic. I trust him, just don't have the funds yet.
11-14-2011
Problem is.. the c clip compresses with a quick jerk to it. Once that pressure was applied constantly the clip was likely marred up and is now going to fight you the whole way. It's a quick hit type of force that makes these compress.
Like others said.. push in on the axle..then one quick jolt outward. Repeat until it comes.
Which axle is this, driver or passenger?
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