Drivers Side cv axle stuck

[tortora]

For the life of me I can't seem to get the axle out of the transmission, I know there is a snap ring that holds it in place, but even with a 3rt pri bar it won't budge. And advice or helpful tips would be great.

[Dr. Dyno]

Originally Posted by tortora

For the life of me I can't seem to get the axle out of the transmission, I know there is a snap ring that holds it in place, but even with a 3rt pri bar it won't budge. And advice or helpful tips would be great.

Not sure what a "3rt" pry bar is but I've gotten them to pop out with a sharp blow on the bar with my average sized right hand. Even had a friend prying and prying and turning and prying but couldn't get it out. I hit the bar once and it popped out. He was slightly amazed.

[awdblazer]

slide hammer

[Dr. Dyno]

Originally Posted by awdblazer

slide hammer

Right idea, an impact, but wrong tool. It won't fit where needed.

[awdblazer]

i have used it numerious times and it works

[Dr. Dyno]

Originally Posted by awdblazer

i have used it numerous times and it works

I don't see how you could get a slide hammer between the inner CV shaft housing and the transaxle housing. If you tried to pull on the whole axle from the wheel end you'd simply pull the inner shaft & boot out of it's housing. The inner shaft cup would still be in the transaxle.