Axle removal

on my 1995 Toyota Tacoma I am trying to pull the cv axle out of the differential and it won't budge. Also is their a way to make it so I won't have to replace my dif. Fluid. Thanks

 

I had to use a painters tool called a "5&1" tapped it lightly in between the axle and the diff and pryed it out. It didn't really take much force at all

 

Also only the tiniest amount of oil dribbled out.I recomend replacing the axle seal also.you can get a seal puller at harbour freight for $3

 

Also is it really worth it to replace the cv boot rather than the axle. The boot was twenty bucks and it seems like the whole axle is only around 50

 

Nah I always just do the whole axle

 

Yeah I might just do that

 

I swear I can not seem to pull the axle out of the dif, does it matter if a have add difs

 

You may need to pry from opposite sides at same time or pull axle while you pry.

 

This may seem a dumb question but is it already diconnectef from the hub?

 

Yup, it is.

 

Your slpine clip must be holding on for dear life! Lol

 

Yeah it sucks haha, I'm just gonna return the boot and just get a whole new axle tomorrow

 

Make sure the axle isn't like "hanging" downward. I usually try to hold the half shaft till it's sorta straight in and out or level, then try to pry it out. Usually makes it easier. Same with putting the new one back in. Don't let gravity work against you.

 

Damn, that's exactly what I was doing was letting it hang

 

Its worth rebooting. Oem cvs are stronger than the aftermarket ones.

 

I'm just gonna get an after market one and keep the oem one around, I rarely off road. And the cv joint is pretty far gone. But if I start off reading I'll throw a new joint on oem one and worry about it than

 

True however after markets come with lifetime replacement warranties and oem dont

 

Hey, your on to something

 

Idk man, I've rebooted my fair share and dealing with those clips to get to tripod joint off is just annoying.