Subinoobi Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 So I've been giving those bolts a good whack with a hammer and a lot of pb blaster but they wanna stay right where there at. I've been using a 8mm socket but I'm worried I may strip the heads so I'm gonna grab an e10 torx if it doesn't wanna budge soon. Any tips on getting these things out without destroying my stubs? Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe5 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'm not sure what bolts are you talking about. Removing the rear axle takes punching out the spring pins, the lock ring, axle nut and you gotta pound the stub out of the bearing...but there aren't any bolts in the stub right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think he means separating the stub from the axle itself. There's no bolts. It's just pressed in, and pulls out. If it doesn't come out, it's seized with rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subinoobi Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Oh no I'm talking about the axle stubs that are in the rear differential. The stubs have to be removed to get the carrier out of the diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 they are on there pretty darn tight, however ive yet to strip one with my 8mm deepwell socket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comatosellama Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Oh no I'm talking about the axle stubs that are in the rear differential. The stubs have to be removed to get the carrier out of the diff. Get a long piece of tube and pulllll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subinoobi Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Well after a lot of hammering, a bit of heat, and a lot of pb blaster, one of the heads stripped. Now I'm left swearing a storm and stumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comatosellama Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Grab a 6 sided socket, you'll never have that problem again Well after a lot of hammering, a bit of heat, and a lot of pb blaster, one of the heads stripped. Now I'm left swearing a storm and stumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subinoobi Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 It was a six sided socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comatosellama Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 It was a six sided socket. Holy crap.... Only idea I have is to cut a slot in it, perfectly across, put some sheet metal or a screwdriver in, and twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 you may still be ok with a torx socket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 and put heat to the spider gears inside the diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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