This is probably really simple, but I haven't figured it out yet. I'm pulling the transmission for a reseal, and can't figure out how I'm supposed to remove the CV axles.

 

Do I just pop them out of the transmission after I slide it back?

No, there are roll pins in each side.

Takes a 3/16th punch.

technically speaking you can pull the axle stubs out if it's an automatic, they just pop out, but not on a manual trans, they don't come out. but i wouldn't do it that way.

 

what Rob said is by far the way to go.

 

they're a bit easier to remove if you free up the knuckle (remove strut or pop it out of the ball joint) - but it's been a long time since i've done EA hub work so i'll let someone else comment on that. not necessary, but makes it simple to pop the axle off then remove the trans rather than move trans, mess with axle, move trans, mess with axle...etc, particularly if it's your first time doing a subaru trans and depending what/how you're pulling the trans.

technically speaking you can pull the axle stubs out if it's an automatic, they just pop out, but not on a manual trans, they don't come out. but i wouldn't do it that way.

 

what Rob said is by far the way to go.

 

they're a bit easier to remove if you free up the knuckle (remove strut or pop it out of the ball joint) - but it's been a long time since i've done EA hub work so i'll let someone else comment on that. not necessary, but makes it simple to pop the axle off then remove the trans rather than move trans, mess with axle, move trans, mess with axle...etc, particularly if it's your first time doing a subaru trans and depending what/how you're pulling the trans.

 

The EA AT is the same as the MT for axle removal.

The EA AT is the same as the MT for axle removal.

gotcha, thanks. is that because nearly all are 3AT's? some EA's...or maybe only the XT.....have the 4EAT where the stubs pop out? touring wagon?

 

not that i could imagine doing that for a transmission pull anyway, unless your roll pin gets wedged into the hole.

I just removed my axle from the transmission.

 

I recommend using the punch to to pound out the roll pin.

 

I had my hub all disconnected from the strut and control arm so it was easy to pull the axle off. I recommend doing this step as well...

 

Remember... they only go on one way... if it doesnt look right, rotate it 180* and try again.

Edited August 23, 201114 yr by 92_rugby_subie
spelled rotate wrong *shakes head*

Unbolt the pinch bolt on the bottom of the knuckle and release the ball joint. Sometimes if there's a lot of rust, you won't be able to and you'll have to unbolt the strut. Then remove the axle nut (36mm) and the roll pin and hopefully it'll slide out of the bearing. I just did one on a Loyale at work and had to use my air hammer and some rust penetrant.

Unbolt the pinch bolt on the bottom of the knuckle and release the ball joint. Sometimes if there's a lot of rust, you won't be able to and you'll have to unbolt the strut. Then remove the axle nut (36mm) and the roll pin and hopefully it'll slide out of the bearing. I just did one on a Loyale at work and had to use my air hammer and some rust penetrant.

 

If he's not removing the axle completely, no need to take off the axle nut.

No, there are roll pins in each side.

Takes a 3/16th punch.

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=109567

I can't resist posting this:

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=75786

There's some good stuff there, one axle will be replaced while the transmission is out.

 

I got the transmission out yesterday, and started cleaning it to today. It is getting a full re-seal, as well as looking to see if any new bearings are needed.

 

I should probably know this, but is this for EA or EJ trannies?

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=121963