1998 I 30 auto- Need help to remove and replace left front CV axel

[zul8tr]

To remove the left axel the shop manual indicates that you can pry it off where it goes into the transaxel but if that does not work then the need to remove the right axel and punch the left axel out from the right axel opening in the transaxel with a long screw driver or such. Can the axel be successfully removed without this technique right axel remove procedure.

How about once the left axel is pushed out of the bearing put the nut back on and use the nut as a backing to rap against to apply force outward from the transaxel. I can see a piece of 2x4 with a hole the size of the splined shaft used over the shaft before the nut is put on to provide the piece to rap against and the wood will not damage anything

What about the reinstall will the retaining clip on the end of the axel easily go back in or is a rap on the axel required?

Any tips out there are appreciated.

Thank you

[MinisterofDOOM]

I've moved this to the VQ forum where helpfully you'll get more help.

I don't see how trying your idea could hurt. If you try that, let us know how it works out.