How to Remove C clip for Axle removal GM Limited Slip differential

The wheel bearing wasn’t actually my problem it was a carrier bearing so I ended up replacing it instead but never the less I hope someone watch this video and learned something informative to help them accomplish a job they are doing or are about to pursue best of ventures

[@josephsoehngen8289]

Thank you for that video you're the only one that shows how to get the drivers side axle out

[@treesandbamboo]

working on my 2014 suburban right now and trying to pull both axles out, to replace the bearings and I was fixing other parts on the rear end as well. Your video is helpful, but to add to the solution for removing the clip on the driver side, I needed to do a little extra searching for other people with the same problem. Whenever I pushed in or clamped the driver side axle, I could feel it bottoming out, but upon closer inspection, I could see it was not hitting the thrust block, I think that’s what it’s called, in the center, but was being stopped by something else. there was still space or room for it to move in Ward a little bit, it just would not do it. So the answer I found from someone else, was making sure the C clip would spin around enough to expose the groove in the end of the axle. Using a very large flat screwdriver, prying in on that end the axle with the groove and forcing it towards the thrust block. This took a couple tries, but eventually I was able to slide it in further and give myself the space I needed for the clip to come out quite easily .

[@briantest3225]

I used a C-clamp and pushed the axle in a bit. Took a while to figure that out.

[@ElDreamero]

Dude you’re actually quite funny. I’d subscribe.

[@stanpagonis9363]

Thank you! This really helped me with this issue!

[@chuckletech2732]

Thank you sooooo much!!!!

[@spiniestgore5919]

I had to scream and get real angry at it for two days, but i tried hitting the axle in with a rubber mallet, and then when that wasnt enough I moved that I shaped peice in the diff just a little bit to the right with a screwdriver, then i was good to go. Once it popped into place i was in disbelief, Immeadiatly I screamed "YES!!"

[@UncleSarkis]

When putting the C-clip back in, does it matter if you have the rounded edge facing outboard or inboard?

[@alaskangurilla3497]

The rounded edge goes inside the flat edge goes outside if you havnt figured it out yet

[@lkious]

Am i stupid? I gave up because i couldnt pull the clip. I have the 8.5 inch rear diff, had enough clearance on each side of the c clip so that i thought it was ready to come out but wouldnt fn pull. Tried 3 magnets. The magnet off the diff case fit in the c clip slot the best but no dice on pulling the damn thing out. I gave up. Was in the rear axle to fix leaks and figured would install new wheel bearings and seals but noooooo. Wtf. Why did i fail?
Also, where do i find the exact same magnet you used

[@gorillapatester]

It was a Matco magnet but you can use force don’t be afraid

[@illreportbackinabit.8514]

AAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! That was me before I watched this, thanks so much Bro!!!!

[@gorillapatester]

I did another since filming this video and it went easy no hammer needed but more miles more hammer I guess lol 😅

[@illreportbackinabit.8514]

@@gorillapatester It really didn't seem like I should have needed a hammer, but thanks to you I knew it was OK if i did and it went back together like butter. Thanks again.

[@cesarcarofelix4096]

I have a question is there a c clip also for the driver side axle bearing? And where is it located?

[@robertrogers8054]

Easier to do on the other side of that you made it a lot harder than needed to be

[@jordanbeyer7607]

Make a video then. I'm puzzled

[@donfreud212]

I still have no idea what you did. "Ya just finagle it" does't help me. Back to cussing.

[@mikekell9889]

MYAH!
Was right there and gave up cause didn't have a magnet. Lol.

[@AlejandroHernandez-cq4ko]

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