Ashkellybarr Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Hey guys I'm pulling my axles out to change my diff. got drivers side out with some motivation but passengers side won't budge. ive used my DIY slide hammer, gone threw a can of penetrate freeze off, half a can MAP on my gas torch, continually bashed the shit out of it for over two hours now. hands are fucked from shock of holding something while being hit and been hit so hard the TPS is now starting to tear any tips or ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 undo the last bolt !!!! get some ti-tensile threaded rod and make 2 spreaders to push the axle flange, once under tension, try cracking with a hammer. don't put huge load on it, as you could distort the axle flange 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Crazy. Definitely double check there isn't a bolt left in there (i have done dumber things!) and try making a better slide hammer (and a plate to attach the shaft to so that it pulls on a few studs at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Have you done the "put drum on backwards, wind the wheel nuts on a few threads and push/pull the drum back and forwards like a slide hammer" trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Ask @Matteybean about why he couldn't get his axle out of the Corona puhuhuhu. Make sure all the nuts have been undone. And if you need a proper slide-hammer then sing out. You can borrow mine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashkellybarr Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Hey guys. Yup their all undone. Drivers side came out sweet. Seems to have rust-welded it self in. ive got quite a few tips from some other people. I'll try some things tomorrow but I feel as though I try anything harder it'all bend the flange 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Another thing that has worked for me is exactly what you are doing, but instead of rope, bolt some chain to the axle flange, and a bit of steel bar of pipe instead of wood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwibirdman Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I have had success with a version of beavers idea, use the wheel with the nuts on 3 or 4 turns. The wheel has more weight than the brake drum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 When I had no access to a slide hammer I just used some chain around the axle flange and got a decent run up, it was just as easy as using a slide hammer. Rope is no good, you need something that will transfer a shock load directly to the axle. Using the brake drum is usually no good if they are in tight as you need more distance to build up enough momentum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 in theory, it could be one of those big , long T series (TE71/AE86 etc) bearings which are a complete darling to get out when they would rather stay where they are. anchor the car down real good and slam the fucker out if it is housing. have almost pulled my Levin of it's perch getting the blighters out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashkellybarr Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Cheers guys, yeah I see, I need to shock it, timber and electrical cable maybe aren't transferring it that well. Mate at work has a big slide hammer with flange for hubs especially for it so I'll give that a go when I'm back from over seas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I have a proper axle puller slide hammer you are welcome to borrow id it helps man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi808 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 On the rx3 we used to bolt the wheel back on and kick the fuck out of it till the half shafts popped out. Is this not possible with yours? Wondering why no one else suggested it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 From behind I assume? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 hah RCIS poster dude! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashkellybarr Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 On 5/2/2017 at 15:17, kiwi808 said: On the rx3 we used to bolt the wheel back on and kick the fuck out of it till the half shafts popped out. Is this not possible with yours? Wondering why no one else suggested it. Gave that ago with no luck. Lay under it and had two feet booting it, she's pretty stuck On 5/3/2017 at 05:10, JoKer said: hah RCIS poster dude! Haha 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunta Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 ive used a bit of chain and a 10kg dumbbell as a slide hammer/puller and that worked well ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 This tip was recommended on another site for removing reluctant hubs :- "If you undo the rear hub nut a turn or so, then drive the car around the yard a bit - especially going from 1st to reverse a few times - the horsepower will do the job for you, and loosen the hub from its taper. If it works - and most do - you can jack the car up and disassemble the brake drum etc, remove the axle nut and simply slide the hub off - no 20 ton press required. This allows removal of the axle and bearing in a very straightforward manner." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 ^ That's probably more for the kind of axles that have a taper system - old fords etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashkellybarr Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 On 5/4/2017 at 13:50, grunta said: ive used a bit of chain and a 10kg dumbbell as a slide hammer/puller and that worked well ! Good idea, I've got both of those. On 5/4/2017 at 13:55, locost_bryan said: This tip was recommended on another site for removing reluctant hubs :- "If you undo the rear hub nut a turn or so, then drive the car around the yard a bit - especially going from 1st to reverse a few times - the horsepower will do the job for you, and loosen the hub from its taper. If it works - and most do - you can jack the car up and disassemble the brake drum etc, remove the axle nut and simply slide the hub off - no 20 ton press required. This allows removal of the axle and bearing in a very straightforward manner." I gave this ago also threw recommendation of a guy on RCIS. i undid the 4 nuts holding the retainer plate on till they only had 3-4 turns holding them. drove around west Auckland for 30mins. pulled back in to find nuts undone, and I'd mostly been driving around with just the axle being stuck in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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