I'm about to remove the right front axle to replace seals. I've torn it down to the hub carrier (with the hub bearing unit removed) and I can't pull the axle out. It feels like it's hung up on something soft, like another seal somewhere inside the axle tube. What am I doing wrong?

 

Have you pulled the diff cover? I don't recall if there is a C clip on the inside of the axle or not. It's been awhile

 

If you have everything off down to and including the hub bearing unit then all you are missing is a good pull. I generally stick a pry bar in the u joint area and use that for leverage. There is no c clip holding the axle in the center.

Baatzy

 

^ yup, it's just the inner seal and splines in the spider gear giving it some resistance. A pry bar gets the job done.