jssubie Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I just finished removing my right axle (87 GL wagon) to do a CV boot rplacement, following the excellent instructions found here. Problem was, I encountered a LOT of resistance in getting the axle out. I was using a gear puller, and noticed the brake rotor starting to deform due to the extreme pressure. It finally took a combination of tightening the puller alternating with whacking the axle stub with a sledge to get it out. Any ideas on why this was so hard to remove, and what should I do to prevent this problem in the future? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyromanic Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I just finished removing my right axle (87 GL wagon) to do a CV boot rplacement, following the excellent instructions found here. Problem was, I encountered a LOT of resistance in getting the axle out. I was using a gear puller, and noticed the brake rotor starting to deform due to the extreme pressure. It finally took a combination of tightening the puller alternating with whacking the axle stub with a sledge to get it out. Any ideas on why this was so hard to remove, and what should I do to prevent this problem in the future? Thanks! Rusty spines? Pyro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Did you remove that tapered washer located behind the nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jssubie Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 Did you remove that tapered washer located behind the nut? Yes - washer was off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 It was probably the first time in a long time that that axle came out. My guess it that it was just stuck real good. A few good wacks with a regular old hammer should get one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HattoriHanzo Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 If you coat the stubs with anti-sieze compound the wont freeze together, I have had good luck with the Permatex brand, great for plugs, 02 sensors, exhaust hardware, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I just make sure that when I put the new axle back in to coat it in grease. The stub axles on the tranny and the outer stubs on the axles alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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