Cv axle removal problem

I am having a hard time removing my cv. I've done it before on my last first gen but this is the first time on my new truck. I've put quite a bit of pressure with a pry bar and it will not come off? Anyone ever had this problem? Know what the problem is or have any recommendations on what is should do? Thank you all for your time

 

When I did mine last, one side came out pretty easy with hand prying, the other I had to use my feet on the prybar and give it hell to pop out. You can always try turning the cv a little at a time and pry from a new position.

 

I've tried prying with my feet with a lot of pressure, turning cv also. No luck at all

 

That's all I got, maybe a bigger bar?

 

Dead blow hammer. A big cats paw worked well for me on the PS too. Which side is giving you a problem?

 

Driver side

 

The straighter the axle is , the easier the axle comes out . Sometimes the snap ring groove gets filled up with crap and doesnt allow the snap ring to collapse properly .

With this mentioned , it helps if you can find a way to get two pry bars behind the axle and apply even pressure to both pry bars at the same time . Once you have the two pry bars in position , give them a quick snap making sure the axle is as straight as possible . This trick has always worked for me and I have removed a few axles in my lifetime

 

Toyota service manual suggests using SST (special service tool)...Which is nothing more than a slam hammer or dent puller to most of us. The slam hammer has a hook on the end ot grab the edge of the joint.

I used my Harbor Freight slam hammer to do one a while ago. It worked awesome. Not to derail a thread, but the HF slam hammer kit is one of the best deals out there. I've used mine to remove steering wheels, gears, dents and tail shafts from transmissions and other things. I have no idea why I never had one of these tools right from the start. Best $59.99 I think I spent at that place.

 

Do you think I could get away with the $20 slide hammer or am I going to need the heavy duty $60 one?

 

I don't remember if they are different weights. If they have the same weight, might as well get the cheaper one.

If you are planning on doing your own wrenching for a long while, i would get the one that has all the accessories. The uses of the slam hammer are unlimited... and who doesn't like more, good tools.

I would do a Google search for HF coupons. You might find it makes sense to get the more expensive one with its own blow molded storage case.