fasteddyT5 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I working on replacing my axle shafts and have successfully removed the passenger's side axle. I am having trouble removing the driver's side (the axle is already separated from the hub). The manual just says to pry it out with a large screwdriver, but this doesn't seem to work.does anyone have recommendations on how to get the axle out?The car is a 1998 S70 T5 manual, with 113k.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I working on replacing my axle shafts and have successfully removed the passenger's side axle. I am having trouble removing the driver's side (the axle is already separated from the hub). The manual just says to pry it out with a large screwdriver, but this doesn't seem to work.does anyone have recommendations on how to get the axle out?The car is a 1998 S70 T5 manual, with 113k.thanksIt requires a straight force to release the clip, usually using 2 pry bars. The circlip has to compress. It may be slightly bent or something. What I have seen on this board is that quite a lot of force is required but it will come out. Mine came out easily. I think the main thing is to apply force in such a way as to not make it angular, but rather keep the shaft straight. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 pull you woman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlc Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I working on replacing my axle shafts and have successfully removed the passenger's side axle. I am having trouble removing the driver's side (the axle is already separated from the hub). The manual just says to pry it out with a large screwdriver, but this doesn't seem to work.does anyone have recommendations on how to get the axle out?The car is a 1998 S70 T5 manual, with 113k.thanksErikv11 figured out an easy way. I have some tips for the job as well, and in the link, erikv11's ftw method is referenced. http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=84036I know it's for AT, but hopefully applies to manual car as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Screwdriver works. I did mine a few weeks ago. If you have a pry bar, that works better, but the big screwdriver will get it out. It only fits in there from one place. Try to get it as close to the shaft as possible before you pry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfeener Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 The pry bar(s) will usually get it done, but there was a post awhile back that had a really neat idea. The mechanic used a the inclined plane on the side of a large cold chisel. He put it between the transaxle and the axle and used the wedge action of the side of the cold chisel to tap it into the space and wedge the axle out. I haven't tried this myself but it sounds like it would work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renns Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 The pry bar(s) will usually get it done, but there was a post awhile back that had a really neat idea. The mechanic used a the inclined plane on the side of a large cold chisel. He put it between the transaxle and the axle and used the wedge action of the side of the cold chisel to tap it into the space and wedge the axle out. I haven't tried this myself but it sounds like it would work great.The wedge concept works great, so much easier than prying. Just be careful to ensure the chisel doesn't mark the sealing surface of the shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikv11 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Word on using the wedge concept. That is the link in orleec's post above, plus he has other good tips. Orleec's thread should be pinned. Like pfeener says pry bars or screwdrivers usually work but can be a total PITA and you risk cracking the casing, while the wedge always works (unless the snap ring is broken inside etc!) and is always easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddyT5 Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 thanks for the suggestion of using the wedge, came out in 5 minutes. most of that spent getting lights set up so i could see what i was looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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