axle removal tool?

[joecutlass]

Im going to be replacing the passenger side axle on the 95gp, and it says i need an axke removal tool? What is this? I used a pry bar with the driver side...

[joecutlass]

Axle*

[LuminaPower92]

There was a tool kentmoore had where you would install it onto the hub and it would actually push the axle out of the hub and hold it there.

 

As far as in the tranny, i dont recall any tool for that other then a prybar.

[19Cutlass94]

Ive never used any "special tool" when doing this..

[joecutlass]

I used an air hammer to get the axle out of the hub. I havent done an axle of the passenger side yet, thats why i was questioning it.

[LuminaPower92]

I dont know about an air hammer on the axle though. Seems like overkill and might mess something up. Never needed something like that. I tap em with a dead blow and they usually are loose.

[Andrew]

takes a bit more than a tap! but ive always used a plain ole BFH.

[LuminaPower92]

takes a bit more than a tap! but ive always used a plain ole BFH.

 

[BXX]

I use an air hammer with my blunt bit. Fits nicely on the nub so it wont screw up the end and damage any threads.

 

Why use BFH when air hammer is more fun and less effort:lol:

[Cutlass350]

Please do it the correct way.

Otherwise, you risk ripping the seal, damaging the transmission shaft, or damaging the transmission case.

For ~$40 you can do it the right way, and the easy way. That's assuming you already have a dent puller.

 

 

Get either an

KD 3164

KD Tools (KD 3164)

Inner CV Joint Pullers for Slide Hammer

 

 

 

or

OTC 7507 CV Joint Fork Removing Adapter

 

 

 

 

Or, if you don't have a dent puller:

OTC7509

OTC Tools (OTC7509)

CV Joint Inner Puller Complete Set (~$65)

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've found that sometimes, you'll need to grind a little away in places to fit some tight spots (like on my Intrigue).

BTW, according to GM, you're suppose to use a CV puller.

Edited September 6, 2011 by Cutlass350

[White93z34]

I won't lie those above tools look like they would make for a EASY removal. something I would like to own at some point.

 

However. I have yet to use anything other then a prybar, have yet to damage a transmission or axle seal.

[Drummer]

I've only used my hands to get them off in 2-5 jerks, but probably not the safest method. Forunately my transmissions have been good to me.

[BXX]

I work on cars for a living, have changed many many halfshafts, never damaged a seal ever using a prybar. Hell, i've worked with 2 lead techs, one with 29 yrs experience, and the current lead tech I work with with 41yrs experience (yes 41, he refuses to retire) and none of them have used anything but a prybar and an air hammer (yes, air hammer. Prybar wont work on certain Chrysler cars).

 

Never seen anyone damage a seal yet.

[intern8tion9l]

prybar works for me

[GP1138]

I've used a long-blade flathead and a prybar as well.