Manual Trans Axle removal
#1
Manual Trans Axle removal
I have a maunal 5spd trans and was wondering how the axle shafts are removed from the transmission end. I have replaced my front wheel bearings and that was very easy so removing the wheel hub end of the axle shaft is not the problem. When I had the wheel hub end disconnected I was going to remove the drive shafts and replace the transmission seals but I could not see how they are removed from the trans? I could not see any bolts or a flange like are on a lot of older FWD cars. I have replaced the shafts on my old VW rabbit and it was pretty simple but it looks like these may be pressed on? Any info is appreciated.
#3
donbrew. For my own curiousity, do the axles have those "pinch" type C clips on the splines?
I recall back in my mechanic days, cussing at those little clips they used on different brands of front wheel drive axles.
Never could figure how that little C clip could cause so much frustation when pulling the axles.
I recall back in my mechanic days, cussing at those little clips they used on different brands of front wheel drive axles.
Never could figure how that little C clip could cause so much frustation when pulling the axles.
#7
Not really that tricky. Just be careful when guiding the splines in through the seal. GM wants you to use spline covers, waste of effort and money.
Do not pull on the axle!!!! The inner end is a slip joint, you can screw it up.
I think the manual may be different, but the auto has an extension on the passenger(?) side that is a challenge to remove.
Do not pull on the axle!!!! The inner end is a slip joint, you can screw it up.
I think the manual may be different, but the auto has an extension on the passenger(?) side that is a challenge to remove.
#8
Not really that tricky. Just be careful when guiding the splines in through the seal. GM wants you to use spline covers, waste of effort and money.
Do not pull on the axle!!!! The inner end is a slip joint, you can screw it up.
I think the manual may be different, but the auto has an extension on the passenger(?) side that is a challenge to remove.
Do not pull on the axle!!!! The inner end is a slip joint, you can screw it up.
I think the manual may be different, but the auto has an extension on the passenger(?) side that is a challenge to remove.
#9
Don't pull on the axle SHAFT, just the inner "can" looking part.
And, yes between the slip joint and the case.
You should remove the strut from the knuckle, the CV does not always fit through the knuckle.
And, yes between the slip joint and the case.
You should remove the strut from the knuckle, the CV does not always fit through the knuckle.
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