RebekahsZ Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I've seen a few threads discussing the difficulty of removing the snap-in type R200 axles. After working for about an hour with screw drivers and a pry bar trying (and failing) to pry out the axles, I then tried the tug-of-war method with both feet on the diff trying to use the outer CV as a slide hammer. That didn't work either and I probably won't be able to walk tomorrow. Finally, I took the cover off the diff and drove a large, tapered flat-tip screwdriver between the internal end of the axle an the spider gear cross shaft. The axle popped right out!! The smart guys can chime in to state whether I hurt anything, but this method worked great. Wish I'd tried it from the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexter72 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Usually a decent length pry bar pops em right out. Works better if you ate Wheeties for breakfast. Its good that you got them out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yeah, I kept getting my thong stuck on my belly button ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejracer Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I've never had a difficult time pulling them. I've always used the axle as a slide hammer approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 If you can find the room to work and the right cold chisel to fit in there, you can use your technique between the carrier and the CV housing. Some oil on the parts in contact and some hard tapping and it will lever out. It works on the stub axles too. Same concept, different location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 I appreciate all the tips-I started this thread to help "the next guy" who has similar trouble. Keep the tips coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) Funny I used the chisel method it wouldn't pop. Stuck very tight. Lightly grabed the axle and vigorously pulling poped it right out. It needs quick, fast, action to make them "pop". Doing it slowly I think causes the actual snap ring to bind into the carrier. Another thing i've used is about 5 feet of rope. Lets you have some slack so when you pull it gives it that quick jolt it needs! Edited January 10, 2012 by JSM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'm having a hard time keeping this thread clean...that last one begs all kinds of replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'm having a hard time keeping this thread clean...that last one begs all kinds of replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejracer Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Using the rope is the same concept as a slide hammer. Chain works better, aka poor mans slide hammer. Secure one end of the chain to the item to be pulled. Wrap the other end around a large heavy bar ( have a 3ft section of 1.5" rebar) and swing away. When you get to the "end of the chain" it should snap whatever is on the other side free. Use proper protective gear, the chain method is not near as safe as a slide hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 This method reminds me of the time my brother had a loose tooth. He tied a string to his tooth, then tied the other end of the string to a door knob. Then he asked his little brother (me) to slam the door really hard. Well, it didn't work, but it yanked him to the floor. He bled like a stuck hog and squeeled even louder before running to get mom and blame the whole thing on me! Tooth came out on its own a few days later and I'm still trying to get over that whippin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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