I'm working on a 2001 Outback and the removal of the halfshaft and everything went smooth. Then when I was suspecting snap rings I couldn't seem to find one. What is the best way to at least remove the outer cv joint? I'm figuring it may just pound out, but I don't exactly have a vise I could use. Any other helpful options? Thanks

Any particular reason you didnt just buy a replacement rebuilt axle?

 

 

nipper

Was the boot split open? Dirt get inside it? if you are doing the cvj becuase you needed a doj and it was convinent to do it while it was out you can clean out the joint and put a new boot and grease on it without removing the cup. If it had been split and gotten dirt in it i usually try to replace the axle to be safe...

One end does have an accessible snap ring. The other end has an internal snap ring. Whack that end with a brass hammer and she'll come off. Really don't need aa vice.