Drive Axle

[markgray74]

Hey guys we have a 1992 MX-3 w/ 1.6L. I am replacing the passenger side drive axle. My problem is that when i went to pull it out it came apart. I cannot get the end out of the tranny. The part still in is from the point were you fasten the rubber boot (end towards tranny). Is there any thing i can use to pry it apart or pull? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mark

[OsoSlo z28]

pry-bar.

[UnkleDuke]

The drive shaft has a little snap-ring on the splines, the shaft should just pop out with a good tug but I've heard about guys having a lot of trouble.
If the shaft is really screwed, then yeah, put a pry bar on that knuckle towards the tranny and give it a shove as long as you're pulling straight away from the tranny.
You don't want to mess up the oil seal in the trans.

[OsoSlo z28]

the oil seal is the least of your worries. those things are what...$5. you're main concern are the gears just inside the tranny that the axle go into. these are very touchy. they've been known to fall down or "off track" so to speak.

<small>[ January 16, 2004, 08:48 PM: Message edited by: OsoSlo z28 ]</small>

[UnkleDuke]

Originally posted by OsoSlo z28:
the oil seal is the least of your worries. those things are what...$5. you're main concern are the gears just inside the tranny that the axle go into. these are very touchy. they've been known to fall down or "off track" so to speak.

I thought the oil seals were a big deal for some reason, I guess I stand corrected...
Regardless, go ahead and pry that mother out, but like Ash says, be careful not to wreck the trannies innards.