does the the cv joint come out of the drivers side where it goes into the transmission? I have tried for days to get it out and it wont budge and there is no info online...
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I changed the passenger side no problem but when I went to change the drivers side, I cant get it out. I called a local garage and they told me to just get 2 pry bars behind it and apply even force and it would come out. I cant even get 2 bars behind it so that was in an issue. I called and asked someone else I know that works on cars and they told me that it doesnt come out and that even if I did get it out that it would knock down the spider gears and then I would have to replace the transmission so leave that piece in and just take that piece of the new axle and attatch the rest of it to the old one thats in there now. I have no cue what to do. Can I leave the old piece in the transmission or do I have to get that out? and if I do knock it out from the passenger side will I knock down the spider gears? What do I do here because prying does nothing? Thanks
What makes this problem better or worse?
It doesnt come out at all
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Remove the *passenger side* axle - use flashlight to look into the differential to see the outer edges of the drivers side axle shaft - it's just behind that spider gear pin - now using a long slim screwdriver or a similar tool and a hammer - tap the drivers side axle enough to move it free of locking ring - remove axle from of the differential.
‘None’ of the spider gears can not move out of position unless that metal pin that’s holding them in place is removed - - > Don’t worry about the spider gears!! .. Re-install passenger side axle then work on drivers side axle.
This is exactly the same as a rear wheel drive differential - it’s just a lot more inconvenient to work on..
Be very careful not to damage the axle seal - to replace that seal (if need be) - there is a *little trick* for that too - let me know.
I’ve done this quite a few times - over the ‘YEARS’ .. However I had the vehicles on a lift with all the tools I needed at my disposal - since auto repair is what I do - it wasn’t a difficult repair... I realize it’s kinda different for the DIYer.
Good luck with it!
‘None’ of the spider gears can not move out of position unless that metal pin that’s holding them in place is removed - - > Don’t worry about the spider gears!! .. Re-install passenger side axle then work on drivers side axle. This is exactly the same as a rear wheel drive differential - it’s just a lot more inconvenient to work on.. Be very careful not to damage the axle seal - to replace that seal (if need be) - there is a *little trick* for that too - let me know. I’ve done this quite a few times - over the ‘YEARS’ .. However I had the vehicles on a lift with all the tools I needed at my disposal - since auto repair is what I do - it wasn’t a difficult repair... I realize it’s kinda different for the DIYer. Good luck with it!