i have changed axles before but this is the first time on this car. It is an 87 2wd gl. It looks like the last person who changed them bent the roll pin. I have been pounding and pounding but the roll pin will not back out. Is thier any other methods of removing the pin.

Thanks david

This might sound dumb, but I have to ask. The two holes in the axle are different. One hole has a slight bevel on the outside and the other doesn't. Always drive the pin out from the un-bevelled side and when replacing the pin, drive it in from the bevelled hole. Trying to go the other way almost always fails.

They could have also installed the axle 180' out. The hole is off-centered. If that is the case it will be a biatch to get ot out. Take Ed's advice and try the other end if you haven't yet.

this is getting really frustrating, ive changed axles quite a few times with out problems. Thanks for the tip i'll give it a try and hope it works.

I had one that was giving me trouble like that. I ended up having to drill it out. The thing finally came out of the hole in 4 pieces. Took me all of an hour to get just the pin out.

 

Grrrr... why do some people feel that they have to beat a part senseless until it fits... why not just do it the RIGHT way??

Can be drilled - but will chew up at least one bit in the process - use a lot of oil. That spring steel is tough.

 

GD