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i was takin the rear end apart and i got the passenger side axle out but the driver side axle wont come out.
it spins just fine but it wont slid out.
tried hitting it wil a chisle and a hammer, tried to pry it out, and tried to hit the axle on the inside of the housing.
but nothing.
can anyone help me??
im at a stand still and im about to break it.
swanny
it spins just fine but it wont slid out.
tried hitting it wil a chisle and a hammer, tried to pry it out, and tried to hit the axle on the inside of the housing.
but nothing.
can anyone help me??
im at a stand still and im about to break it.
swanny
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You can put your tire back on loosly and give it a couple of good jerks, ok a few or put a chain on 2 of the studs with lug nuts and give it a jerk that way that's how i've done it.
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i got the rear end off and sitting on the work benches.
i dont got anything to anchor it to besides my brothers and i dont think they would like being a anchor ( dont think they would get any air, hehe).
but as it is sitting in painting my frame and front leaf springs.
i just needed somethin to do.
swanny
i dont got anything to anchor it to besides my brothers and i dont think they would like being a anchor ( dont think they would get any air, hehe).
but as it is sitting in painting my frame and front leaf springs.
i just needed somethin to do.
swanny
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I've used the same method although slightly modified. Attach a 5 to 7 foot chain to a couple of studs opposite sides of the flange from each other with a couple lug nuts so that it forms a 2 1/2 to 3 foot or so loop. Now grab your favorite 10 pound sledge hammer, maul or other heavy implement of destruction and put it into the loop so that the loop goes around the handle just under the head and wire the chain links together around the handle and the head so that the chain follows the head. Now you can literally pound the axle right out.
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If you got one side out you probably know this, but what's hanging up is the sealed bearing in the axle housing. Probably a little rusted or the grease froze - its cold in Ohio right now isn't it? :-X12
I think Rage's approach is a good one since it's off the truck.
I think Rage's approach is a good one since it's off the truck.
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thanks.
ill try it tomarrow when it is light out.
im doin the final touches to the frame for tonight then im goin to bed.
got alot of stuff to do before the family comes over.
ill keep you guys in formed if it works or not.
thanks again,
swanny
ill try it tomarrow when it is light out.
im doin the final touches to the frame for tonight then im goin to bed.
got alot of stuff to do before the family comes over.
ill keep you guys in formed if it works or not.
thanks again,
swanny
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Josh, Try hanging the axle from a rafter or engine hoist. You know, hook a chain to the lugs with lug nuts and hook the chain to something up high. You can lift the housing itself and drop it so that its weight does the pulling. Watch out when the axle comes out.
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<<Try hanging the axle from a rafter or engine hoist. You know, hook a chain to the lugs with lug nuts and hook the chain to something up high. You can lift the housing itself and drop it so that its weight does the pulling. Watch out when the axle comes out>>
Paul
You are one of those guys that never lets any task whip you aren't you?
I am sure it would probably work but put your steel toed boots on Swanny! If you get really desperate, go to Autozone and borrow an axle puller. I use Joe's method when a puller isn't handy.
Merry Cnristmas
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Paul
You are one of those guys that never lets any task whip you aren't you?
I am sure it would probably work but put your steel toed boots on Swanny! If you get really desperate, go to Autozone and borrow an axle puller. I use Joe's method when a puller isn't handy. Merry Cnristmas
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i always wea my steel toes.
never know when your gonna use them, work.....play......knock some teethe out.
you never know.
i didnt think of the axle puller.
ill have to go and see how much one is to rent.
like i said i only got the driver side that is stuck.
thanks again guys,
swanny
never know when your gonna use them, work.....play......knock some teethe out.
you never know.
i didnt think of the axle puller.
ill have to go and see how much one is to rent.
like i said i only got the driver side that is stuck.
thanks again guys,
swanny
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 24-Dec-02 AT 07:43 PM (EST)]Dewayne, The one thing that really separates the mechanics from the parts swappers is the ability to improvise when things don't go according to plan. Fabrication, good technique, and knowing materials is important. I don't flatter myself to think that I'm a mechanic, but I feel pretty good when I can devise a method to get a tricky task done. :-)
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If you have access to an axle puller. It bolts to the studs and it has a slider on the shaft that acts as a hammer.
I made one by cutting the center of a wheel out and welded a scrap piece of pipe and put a chunk of junk steel with a hole through it as the slider.
I've used a 3/8" chain and bolted a link to one of the studs. Then with about a loose 3 foot loop, I played "crack the whip" with it. The axle went sliding across the floor.
You can't do much by pounding from the other side, because the shaft for the spider gear covers most of the end of the axle shaft.
I made one by cutting the center of a wheel out and welded a scrap piece of pipe and put a chunk of junk steel with a hole through it as the slider.
I've used a 3/8" chain and bolted a link to one of the studs. Then with about a loose 3 foot loop, I played "crack the whip" with it. The axle went sliding across the floor.
You can't do much by pounding from the other side, because the shaft for the spider gear covers most of the end of the axle shaft.
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<<Dewayne, The one thing that really separates the mechanics from the parts swappers is the ability to improvise when things don't go according to plan.>>
Paul
You are correct that being smart enough to find another way to skin the cat is the handiest tool in your garage. I can't tell if I upset you with my response. Certainly didn't mean to. I just got a chuckle out of your dangle it from the rafters method. I could see my clumsy self in the emergency room with a smashed foot though. There are times when the correct tool should really be used. (And this really isn't actually one of those times). It took us six or so posts to mention to Swanny that one option was to actually use a tool specifically designed to pull axles.
Take my comments for what they're worth. They do come from a guy who has been to the emergency room four times in a 25 year career. Three times were from failure to use correct tool or safety equipment so I am a hypocrite. Let's not even try to count how many times I decided butterfly band-aids were just as good as getting stitches.
'fenders
Paul
You are correct that being smart enough to find another way to skin the cat is the handiest tool in your garage. I can't tell if I upset you with my response. Certainly didn't mean to. I just got a chuckle out of your dangle it from the rafters method. I could see my clumsy self in the emergency room with a smashed foot though. There are times when the correct tool should really be used. (And this really isn't actually one of those times). It took us six or so posts to mention to Swanny that one option was to actually use a tool specifically designed to pull axles.
Take my comments for what they're worth. They do come from a guy who has been to the emergency room four times in a 25 year career. Three times were from failure to use correct tool or safety equipment so I am a hypocrite. Let's not even try to count how many times I decided butterfly band-aids were just as good as getting stitches.
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Dewayne,
Merry Christmas, my friend. Upset? Quite the contrary, I felt flattered. Your posts are always done in good humor and the spirit of fun.
Yup, when you don't have the right tools it can get a little dangerous. Everybody be safe out there. Me, I have an axle puller/slide hammer. I love to buy tools. I'm getting some more for Christmas. :-)
