joecutlass Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecutlass Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Axle* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminaPower92 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Ive never used any "special tool" when doing this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecutlass Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminaPower92 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 takes a bit more than a tap! but ive always used a plain ole BFH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminaPower92 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 takes a bit more than a tap! but ive always used a plain ole BFH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutlass350 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXX Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 prybar works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I've used a long-blade flathead and a prybar as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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