MonkeyElvis

hey guys. i am having a hard time a hard time getting the stub axle out. I guess im not clear on what all needs to be taken out to get the assembly out. i have the hub off completely, and the very end of the axle is showing. I also took off the 12mm bolt and the washer that was on the very end of the axle. so if anyone knows the precedure and wants to share that would be great.

This is a 1991 with the V6...

Jay

There is a "C" clip, the location is about 1 1/2 inches from the 12mm bolt and washer at the tip of the axle.

This tool takes it off properly. Dont loose it, it can spring away from you without a good handle on it.

Jay

MonkeyElvis

Thanks Jay for the quick reply...i figured that C clip had something to do with it... My overall goal is to change inner and outer CV boots, so i need to get the Axle Shaft Flange from the DIfferential Assembly flange. and then remove the C-clip from the tripod joint... and then slide the boots off.... does that sound about right? Thanks again

Jay

Remove Flange nuts

Remove C clip

Remove axle from vehicle

Remove all CV boot clamps

Remove Inner joint and boot

Remove outer boot

Clean everything.

Grease up the Outer joint.

Install Outer boot and clamps

Slide on inner boot small clamp

Install inner boot and joint and grease

Reinstall axle



best I can do for now

Jay

MonkeyElvis

heh...still working on getting that damn flange loose... it's tighter than hell. i had penetrant soaking on it all night and it still won't budge :mad: K, i think im done venting for now.... time to go try again

MonkeyElvis

hrm....i CANNOT get these Flange bolts off.... it's really starting to piss me off...has anyone else had any problems with this thing getting stuck? These arent Reverse threads are they? i donno...i have tried the liquid wrench, a 3 foot breaker bar... (to the point where the diff would move slightly when i applied pressure) and nothing seems to work. :mad: does anyone have any ideas on this

Jay

I do remember these being tight. Not the easiest while laying underneat the vehicle im sure.

Its all about leverage =P

Jay

Arnold

I assume you got a wrench on both ends of the bolts, right? If not and you're only wrenching on the top part of the bolt, it'll be impossible to break 'em loose w/o breaking something 'cuz they're splined and pressed into the flange.

Jay

Um... yes.. That is true. Didnt think of that.

You want to be working on the side with the nut.

Jay

MonkeyElvis

yea i have a backup wrench on the bolt, and im working the nut... this is one of those jobs that would be VERY nice to have a lift to work with, then i could get a longer bar on there for more leverage

jx94148

Only the outside ones will turn. I did put a wrench on the stud (inner nutlike thing) and put it against the frame to keep the whole axle from turning. I hung a long 17 mm box end wrench on the nut hanging straight down. Then I remembered what Mr Miaggi said in the Karate Kid, "all your stregnth, one square inch." The square inch I chose was my right heel. I kicked the crap out of the wrench till it broke the nut loose. After 2 or 3 I learned how hard I had to kick and a few of them came loose in one blow. Then the wrench broke and I had to get another. Good thing it was a Craftsman, free replacement.

MonkeyElvis

Good God, all this trouble for the stupid CV boots OH well... good experience i guess

Jay

MonkeyElvis

i finally got those flange bolts off by sticking one of those 4 way tire irons in through the A-arm LOL no i am just cleaning everything and putting it back together