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F23 axle removal - I am stumped by Madess
Started on: 07-04-2018 10:34 PM
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Last post by: thesameguy on 07-18-2018 04:41 PM
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Report this Post07-04-2018 10:34 PM Click Here to See the Profile for MadessSend a Private Message to MadessEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I have an 3800sc with a F23, but the axles are leaking and I need to fix them. I have tried and tried to pop the axles out of the transmission with no luck. I am missing something? Any help is appreciated.

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Report this Post07-05-2018 08:23 AM Click Here to See the Profile for wftbSend a Private Message to wftbEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I just use a big straight blade screwdriver but a pry bar of any kind will work as long as you can get some leverage. It takes a big push, it will seem like you are putting a lot of force against it but you are compressing a ring lock and once you get the force needed the axle will pop right out. There is no trick to it, just brute force.
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The most important trick is to keep a slight constant pull on the axle and make sure you do not pull with any angle at all when using a pry bar (method I always use). There is a snap ring that expands that helps keep the axle from coming out and if the axle is at any angle other than perfect it increases the difficulty on removing them.
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Report this Post07-17-2018 08:28 AM Click Here to See the Profile for MadessSend a Private Message to MadessEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Well, the passenger side came out easily, but the driver's side...

I have used every pry bar I have, and bought a set of axle pullers, (pretty nice) they worked excellently on the passenger side.

The driver's side axle is a Fiero axle into an F23, could that be the issue? Any other suggestions?
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I've tried an axle puller and two pry bars with no luck. What worked for me was a big end wrench (28mm+ or 1 1/4"). The two "teeth" of the wrench fit around the axle between the transmission and the tri-pot, allowing you to apply even pressure to both sides. It can scar your tri-pot a bit. Good luck!
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Originally posted by Jay-ID:

I've tried an axle puller and two pry bars with no luck. What worked for me was a big end wrench (28mm+ or 1 1/4"). The two "teeth" of the wrench fit around the axle between the transmission and the tri-pot, allowing you to apply even pressure to both sides. It can scar your tri-pot a bit. Good luck!


I have used this method as well when a pry bar doesn't work. A gigantic wrench or fork and a quick rap from a hammer works really well if you have the space. I used a damaged pickle fork - clamped it into a vise, heated it up real good, and then hammered a jack roller into the mouth to widen the tines.

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