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Old Aug 28, 2015 | 05:57 PM
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Pulling right front axle?

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?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2015 | 06:40 PM
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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
 
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Old Aug 28, 2015 | 10:24 PM
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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.

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Old Aug 30, 2015 | 01:39 AM
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^ yup, it's just the inner seal and splines in the spider gear giving it some resistance. A pry bar gets the job done.
 
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