DUDE! Yes. It worked beautifully. I wasted hours on one yesterday. Watch this video, and 5 mins later, that shaft comes flying out. Thanks for the video...
it took me about 2 minutes to remove the axle shaft without a slidehammer on my 2002 1500. I smacked the flange in with a rubber hammer...turned it 90 degrees and pulled out with my hand. The second time it popped right out. Of course I googled it before I started. your post will help out the novices.
That is one of the great things about the internet, someone, somewhere is having the same problem as you and happens to figure out a safe and effective way to solve it, and takes the time to explain how and why the technique works. Thank you very much for taking the time, this worked, and,,,it saved me the couple of days that you had to lose to figure it out. thanks again.
For some reason, TH-cam withheld your helpful video to me until I dropped the whole case, on the bench, split open, bumbling with getting the pinion shaft out of the way, yet to remove said axle shaft. Went to find some video about differential disassembly and YT decides to put this gem at the very top of my feed. After I’ve torn it all down. After I successfully wrestled the oil cooler lines in without removing it, and now since the diff is out you know that automatically means it’s oil pan gasket time. Which now means those three days spent wrestling them in were wasted since the lines bolt to the pan. All good, I’ll save this for next time, great info thank you good sir
James, thanks for posting this video. I have the axle seals on my workbench and will be replacing them in a week or 2. You just saved me some time for sure. Glad I stumbled onto this!!!!
Dude, James, you are the man!!! Was struggling my brains out as well then seen your video rotated it four or five times and it came right out thank you so much!!!
Tried this for 2 1/2 hours without the slide hammer. Instead used gentle to moderate force with a mini sledge on the bottom of the flange (only spot I could get the mini sledge). Was just about to drop the diff and decided to try a pry bar. Trick was to pry from the top and simultaneously hit the bottom. First time I only replaced the seal. Had to do it a second time because the bearing ended up needing replaced too (probably what caused the seal to fail). Second time around the shaft popped right out using this technique. Maybe 5 seconds. My retainer ring was in tact and remained in the diff as well. Guys, don't go ape shit trying to force the shaft if it doesn't come out. More likely than not, you'll break off tabs needed to set backlash if you do.
Excellent tip James! I'm about to start this project on my '99 K2500 GMC Suburban. I've done one on my 1/2 ton Suburban but the 3/4 ton Suburban is different. Your truck front end looks the same, so hopefully I'll be able to do this job much easier knowing this. Thanks again for sharing.
Thanks for this Video Brother I will try your approach tomorrow, been working on one for a couple of days no luck as of yet, but I will definitely try this tomorrow Thanks in advance
I still cant get my out.. i tried to do everything as in the video and i have a loose shaft after bang it from the front to back.. just curious on what on else im not doing
@@MrSat90 I would experiment with different angles try a quarter, 1/3 turn half a turn, etc. Slide in twice, slide out twice. Beyond that, I would just try various combinations of those.
@@MrSat90 It won't break the shaft, but it might warp the flange. Also, if you put too much force on it either with the slide hammer or prying, it might break the circlip, in which case you might have to split open the differential to retrieve the pieces. If you don't have a slide hammer, I definitely recommend borrowing one from an auto parts store. That's almost necessary for one that is stubborn!
I did mine today, axle came out pretty well, like three rotations and tapping with rubber mallet. My problem was getting the old seal out, that took about 2 hours and every dirty word I’ve ever heard. How did you get the old seal out? I’m sure the passenger side seal is not too far behind. Great video!
DUDE! Yes. It worked beautifully. I wasted hours on one yesterday. Watch this video, and 5 mins later, that shaft comes flying out. Thanks for the video...
it took me about 2 minutes to remove the axle shaft without a slidehammer on my 2002 1500. I smacked the flange in with a rubber hammer...turned it 90 degrees and pulled out with my hand. The second time it popped right out. Of course I googled it before I started. your post will help out the novices.
That is one of the great things about the internet, someone, somewhere is having the same problem as you and happens to figure out a safe and effective way to solve it, and takes the time to explain how and why the technique works. Thank you very much for taking the time, this worked, and,,,it saved me the couple of days that you had to lose to figure it out. thanks again.
For some reason, TH-cam withheld your helpful video to me until I dropped the whole case, on the bench, split open, bumbling with getting the pinion shaft out of the way, yet to remove said axle shaft. Went to find some video about differential disassembly and YT decides to put this gem at the very top of my feed.
After I’ve torn it all down.
After I successfully wrestled the oil cooler lines in without removing it, and now since the diff is out you know that automatically means it’s oil pan gasket time. Which now means those three days spent wrestling them in were wasted since the lines bolt to the pan.
All good, I’ll save this for next time, great info thank you good sir
Thanks for the video. I couldn’t get mine out after watching the other videos on this job. Had it out about 10 min after watching your video.
sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share this tip with us:>)
You are a genius James! Worked just like you said after prying and pounding didn't work. 1997 K2500 Suburban
James, thanks for posting this video. I have the axle seals on my workbench and will be replacing them in a week or 2. You just saved me some time for sure. Glad I stumbled onto this!!!!
It only took 3, 90degree rotations before it popped out, you saved me so much effort.
That is a great idea. There are lots of applications this might be helpful. Thank you for sharing it.
Thanks James. I will give this a try next. I appreciate you showing the shaft out with the retaining clip so we can see what we are dealing with.
Dude, James, you are the man!!! Was struggling my brains out as well then seen your video rotated it four or five times and it came right out thank you so much!!!
Tried this for 2 1/2 hours without the slide hammer. Instead used gentle to moderate force with a mini sledge on the bottom of the flange (only spot I could get the mini sledge). Was just about to drop the diff and decided to try a pry bar. Trick was to pry from the top and simultaneously hit the bottom. First time I only replaced the seal. Had to do it a second time because the bearing ended up needing replaced too (probably what caused the seal to fail). Second time around the shaft popped right out using this technique. Maybe 5 seconds. My retainer ring was in tact and remained in the diff as well. Guys, don't go ape shit trying to force the shaft if it doesn't come out. More likely than not, you'll break off tabs needed to set backlash if you do.
Excellent tip James! I'm about to start this project on my '99 K2500 GMC Suburban. I've done one on my 1/2 ton Suburban but the 3/4 ton Suburban is different. Your truck front end looks the same, so hopefully I'll be able to do this job much easier knowing this. Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you for this video. Your answer for a stuck axle stub worked for me . Much appreciated. I was at my wits end.
Thanks,, Gave up on this job a few months ago. I will now give it another try.
WOW! Great idea worked on the first try! Love TH-cam
Thanks for the tip. I've been dreading trying this on my 2500HD as I now need to replace my seal.
Thought you were full of it but tried anyway. AND IT FUCKING WORKED FIRST TRY. Thanks brotha
Smart man hope you still have her
Appreciate the tip!
That's a beauty of a truck
Thanks for this Video Brother I will try your approach tomorrow, been working on one for a couple of days no luck as of yet, but I will definitely try this tomorrow
Thanks in advance
Thanks for the tip! Have to do this job in a couple of weeks so I'm sure this will help.
Thank you I’m having the same problem. I will try the slide hammer tomorrow 😊
Great info it's all the little things safes big headache's
Thank you! Finally a explanation!!!
I will give it a try. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the video. That is a great ideal you come up with.
Thank you very much I will try that as well. I'm literally having the same issue. We will see if it works for me
I just finished rebuilding a front differential on one of these trucks.
Great job, Cool video Thanks
Yessss thank u im in this same scenario r now thank ypu seriuosly budddy THANK -YOU!!!
Hi James, God bless you.
Any idea if what you did works on a 1989 chevy k2500 with IFS?
Thank you.
The circlip is softer than the stub axle (spline’s) and gets dug into the shaft… also, it help’s to have the open end of the clip at the bottom. ;)
Good tip
You may be my savior
Do you need to remove any parts other than the CV to use the slide hammer? Mine is also stuck and can’t figure out how to remove this stub axle.
Thank my Chevy blazer full size is leaking from that side this will help me just in case.
I still cant get my out.. i tried to do everything as in the video and i have a loose shaft after bang it from the front to back.. just curious on what on else im not doing
@@MrSat90 I would experiment with different angles try a quarter, 1/3 turn half a turn, etc. Slide in twice, slide out twice. Beyond that, I would just try various combinations of those.
If I pry on it will break that shaft
@@MrSat90 It won't break the shaft, but it might warp the flange. Also, if you put too much force on it either with the slide hammer or prying, it might break the circlip, in which case you might have to split open the differential to retrieve the pieces. If you don't have a slide hammer, I definitely recommend borrowing one from an auto parts store. That's almost necessary for one that is stubborn!
I did mine today, axle came out pretty well, like three rotations and tapping with rubber mallet. My problem was getting the old seal out, that took about 2 hours and every dirty word I’ve ever heard. How did you get the old seal out? I’m sure the passenger side seal is not too far behind. Great video!
There's just enough space to get a long pry bar in behind it. It'll come right out. Just be careful not to scrape the housing.
Get the seal puller from harbor freight. It’s less than ten bucks. Took me 2 min to get it out with that tool.
What happens if the clip stays In the diff?
Hope it works Been trying all day
I'm having same issue..thanks brother
Great idea. Just need luck and some finesse.
Just tried it but it won’t come out, working on it for 6 hours. Has anyone another idea?
How did you end up getting it out
@@cpkkustomscpkkustoms3088 were you able to get it out? I’m also working on this right now and it’s stuck.