What you can do is put a good-sized socket that fits between the shafts sideways and hammer it. Once they come apart a little bit go one size bigger socket till they come apart. You might bend the little shield guard, but it is easy to straighten it with pliers.
Ended up having to do the same thing on my 2004 element 5 Speed. I tried everything from hammers to pry bars to slide hammers and all I achieved was breaking part of the intermediate shafts mounting. So for anyone reading; if it dosent come off with a hammer or pry bar just suck it up and remove the whole intermediate shaft. Luckily the IM shaft slides in and out of the transmission easily
I had this problem yesterday. Boy is was wicked pissed! Should of watched ur video before doing it and getting heated that stupid axle didnt want to come out
Been working on mine since last Saturday passenger side was stuck as well so I move to passenger did the whole front suspension on both sides, with work was super busy, finally got the passenger off today with a prybar and hammering, definitely impatient doesn’t help 😂 overall great vidoe, shows you don’t need to be skilled to do basic maintenance
Autozone rents a puller to make removing a stuck axle very easy, its free to rent you just get your money back once you return it. I always stop there and rent a axle puller before I start just in case.
I ended up putting axle in hydraulic press. (Needed more force) to make it fit, remove boot and joint fall out. Now it fits. To separate bearing use adapters ,bearing separator tool. (Two flat plates has 2 bolts going thru em.) To hold axle. Once break loose. I did rest on floor, with chisel. Less effort.
There is no reason to remove stabilizer bars to add a lift kit. I've never heard of anybody doing that just to lift the suspension a few inches. The only reason to remove the stabilizer bars is if you plan to drive it off road only on very rough terrain at slow speeds. It would allow more flex. That said, I wouldn't remove the stabilizer bars for all the tea in Asia. The truck works fine off road with the stabilizer bars in place, but you may have to navigate more carefully and slowly around big holes and very uneven trails. If you want a vehicle that is made for heavy off-road use with high clearance, get a big Jeep Wrangler.
I have an 02 and it vibrates above 60mph and pulls to one side harder than the other under accel and hard braking. it has almost a rotational (dependent on RPM) light thumping and clicks on a full lock turn. definitely feels under powered. that an axle issue? was gonna swap out the LCA's as well for freshened bushings. already did the balljoints. and outer tie rod ends (not inners)
Hmmm sounds like an axle for sure but also check your wheels for missing wheel weights for the vibrating above 60mph. Do you have the awd or full time 4x4?
Yeah, instead take the three bolts loose at the lower ball joint, then disconnect the tie-rod end. Swivel the strut to the side and you'll have plenty of access and no need to align.
i’ve tried everything to get this joint off i’ve takin the intermediate shaft off now and still no luck will keep trying but considering buying a new intermediate shaft for 500 dollars help!!!!😢
This video is an absolute monstrosity. No need for any of this crap. Get a 32mm socket and put it sideways into the opening between the shaft and hammer is in. It will push both sides apart with absolute EASE. If the shaft is still mounted to the car just duct tape the extension to the side of the 32mm socket and with 3-4 heavy hammer shots it WILL 100% separate. Chiselling it at and angle obviously is not helping. Try this next time. If anyone needs some more clarify let me know
If the caliper was still in place, the hose would have restricted the amount of travel that he gained to remove the axle. He should have supported the caliper with a piece of wire or short bungee just to be safe.
What you can do is put a good-sized socket that fits between the shafts sideways and hammer it. Once they come apart a little bit go one size bigger socket till they come apart. You might bend the little shield guard, but it is easy to straighten it with pliers.
Great video guys. Thank you
Well done guys great commentary and good instruction. Thank you.
Wow that make is a lot easier to separate the cv axle from the inner shaft. Thanks.
Great video, mine was stuck like hell!!..
Ended up having to do the same thing on my 2004 element 5 Speed. I tried everything from hammers to pry bars to slide hammers and all I achieved was breaking part of the intermediate shafts mounting. So for anyone reading; if it dosent come off with a hammer or pry bar just suck it up and remove the whole intermediate shaft. Luckily the IM shaft slides in and out of the transmission easily
Hammer technique is what worked for me after I removed the heat shield, didn't have to take the whole assembly off
Nice hammers are my best friends
I had this problem yesterday. Boy is was wicked pissed! Should of watched ur video before doing it and getting heated that stupid axle didnt want to come out
Great blog boys watched this changed mine 1 hour ☆☆☆☆☆
Hell yea guy!
Been working on mine since last Saturday passenger side was stuck as well so I move to passenger did the whole front suspension on both sides, with work was super busy, finally got the passenger off today with a prybar and hammering, definitely impatient doesn’t help 😂 overall great vidoe, shows you don’t need to be skilled to do basic maintenance
Autozone rents a puller to make removing a stuck axle very easy, its free to rent you just get your money back once you return it. I always stop there and rent a axle puller before I start just in case.
I ended up putting axle in hydraulic press. (Needed more force) to make it fit, remove boot and joint fall out. Now it fits. To separate bearing use adapters ,bearing separator tool. (Two flat plates has 2 bolts going thru em.) To hold axle. Once break loose. I did rest on floor, with chisel. Less effort.
Nice I bet it went much smoother
Good that, crazy guys.i like your video's
What torque can you achieve with your impact? That axle nut is supposed to be torqued to 181 foot pounds. Great video overall, guys. Thank you.
Im not actually sure how much torque. 181 huh dont think I got there hopefully it stays in place though. Thanks guy I appreciate it.
Alot more than 180 if needed
3:05 A shit thanks a lot I was about to go buy jack stands from harbor freight now I’m Debating on it
You got this! It could go much easier for you.
Good to know, I was beating the crap out of it trying to get it to come out, gonna try this now 😂 just take out the whole thing and then separate it.
Haha sometimes it be like that
They call it a stabilizer bar for a reason...it keeps your vehicle stable . ; )
Awesome 👍
There is no reason to remove stabilizer bars to add a lift kit. I've never heard of anybody doing that just to lift the suspension a few inches. The only reason to remove the stabilizer bars is if you plan to drive it off road only on very rough terrain at slow speeds. It would allow more flex. That said, I wouldn't remove the stabilizer bars for all the tea in Asia. The truck works fine off road with the stabilizer bars in place, but you may have to navigate more carefully and slowly around big holes and very uneven trails. If you want a vehicle that is made for heavy off-road use with high clearance, get a big Jeep Wrangler.
Thank you that was the info I was looking for! Thanks again
I have an 02 and it vibrates above 60mph and pulls to one side harder than the other under accel and hard braking. it has almost a rotational (dependent on RPM) light thumping and clicks on a full lock turn. definitely feels under powered. that an axle issue? was gonna swap out the LCA's as well for freshened bushings. already did the balljoints. and outer tie rod ends (not inners)
Hmmm sounds like an axle for sure but also check your wheels for missing wheel weights for the vibrating above 60mph. Do you have the awd or full time 4x4?
@@southerngearz its the realtime AWD ex
Won’t you need to get an alignment now after pulling the bolts out of the strut?
Couldnt hurt i got the lifetime alignment so it gets done with any suspension work
@@southerngearz who offers a lifetime alignment?
@@davidbennett5905 firestone does
@@davidbennett5905 also tire plus and I believe pepboys
Yeah, instead take the three bolts loose at the lower ball joint, then disconnect the tie-rod end. Swivel the strut to the side and you'll have plenty of access and no need to align.
I know guys do it for flex. Taking off the sway bar. Its going to have some lean for sure.
Thanks guy
How long is the axle?. I have one that's the compressed length of 25 1/4 and told it's too short.
I will measure it and get back to you. Its my friends so I will get with him.
@@southerngearz oh okay thank you
What are the name & part numbers of inner shaft & bearing assy (5:30)?
i’ve tried everything to get this joint off i’ve takin the intermediate shaft off now and still no luck will keep trying but considering buying a new intermediate shaft for 500 dollars help!!!!😢
Hello guys, greetings, what is the number of the cup of the screw of the arrow, thanks.
I would love to help but I am not sure what you mean
The cup or wrench for the largest nut to remove the disc
Greethings from Guatemala je je je
@@deergar9080 36mm
This video is an absolute monstrosity. No need for any of this crap.
Get a 32mm socket and put it sideways into the opening between the shaft and hammer is in. It will push both sides apart with absolute EASE.
If the shaft is still mounted to the car just duct tape the extension to the side of the 32mm socket and with 3-4 heavy hammer shots it WILL 100% separate.
Chiselling it at and angle obviously is not helping. Try this next time.
If anyone needs some more clarify let me know
Nice
More clear, please.
You could’ve done that with the pry bar at an angle if you had/have a striking end. But good vid 🫡
Thanks guy I will keep that in mind hopefully it wont be like that again but it will be.
Put a zip tie to compress the clip.
Should've done that while on the car. Don't pry them, knock them out.
Why remove the calipers?
I wasnt sure if it would be in the way and since its so easy to remove and install i just went ahead
If the caliper was still in place, the hose would have restricted the amount of travel that he gained to remove the axle. He should have supported the caliper with a piece of wire or short bungee just to be safe.