Pulled CV on drivers side, Tranny shaft came with!

**mmschoch** · 10-31-2011

Hey guys, got a question on changing out CV axel, drivers side.
I had to replace it back in March this year and then bought a big crowbar to seperate it from the transmission.
I noticed a constant whinning (just like the brake indicator) just after doing that work, but ignored it until I had the patience to mess with it again. I finally got a round to pulling the wheel off to find that the boot next to the wheel was sliced.
I got a replacement, but then when I tried (for seemingly hours) to pull the CV out again, the entire shaft inside the transmission came out with it. After pulling about a foot, thinking 'this isn't right', I freaked out for about 20 minutes and prayed to the Gods I didn't screw it up completely.
I set the whole thing back in hoping it would still run.
It's fine, but the CV joint still need changing. Any ideas?
And any one know where that wheel noise be coming from? Changed the rotors and the pads back in March and they're wearing fine.

Thanks for any help. Starting to look at giving in and freeing up my weekends.

**Pepino** · 10-31-2011

So your saying your worried about taking half of this out... black part in upper left of photo?
I would just replace the whole c v shaft as pictured above. At least thats what I did when I did mine, didn't wanna deal with boot replacement, etc.

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**OH4CompG** · 10-31-2011

Pepino, he's saying the output shaft came out with the CV Axle. It happens. Best bet to get just the CV axle out is getting two pry bars or long screw drivers in there and put alternating pressure on it so it's like a wiggle. It helps it overcome the spring clip on that side.

**Pepino** · 10-31-2011

Originally Posted by OH4CompG

Pepino, he's saying the output shaft came out with the CV Axle. It happens. Best bet to get just the CV axle out is getting two pry bars or long screw drivers in there and put alternating pressure on it so it's like a wiggle. It helps it overcome the spring clip on that side.

I had better luck with quick jolts and not gradually increasing pressure, while dealing with the spring-clip PITA.

I just re-read it and, reading comprehension > Me (today)

**redlinepontiac** · 10-31-2011

i used a axle popper

**mmschoch** · 11-01-2011

Thanks fellers. I'll go at it again this coming weekend and try applying pressure to the other side of it, for the wiggle affect.
I was worried about pulling the tranny shaft out to a point of no return? without having to take it to the shop.

**mmschoch** · 11-01-2011

Nah. I know what that looks like. Add a foot.5 to it, and that's what I was curious about.

**BillBoost37** · 11-01-2011

Yes..pushing inward towards the trans and giving it a quick jolt is how you'll end up getting those seperated.

Although..if you gently take the shaft all the way out as well. You can hold the output shaft (part from inside trans) and hit the back of the inner cv joint with the hammer to get it off the output shaft. Then put grease on the clip of the output shaft that will go into the trans first to center it. Then gently slide it in and when you get to the last inch or so..it'll need a tap with a mallet to seat it into the differential.

**mmschoch** · 11-01-2011

That was my concern. Pulling it out through gears that may potentially be held in place by the output shaft, and not being able to get it back in effectively. Stranger things have happened, with my luck.

Have any of you had a hub go out that squeals like worn brakes?

**BillBoost37** · 11-01-2011

The nice thing about our transmissions is that output shaft is put in last. Literally it's the last step.

Only thing to keep in mind is putting the grease on the circlip that will travel through the trans, because 2/3's of the way through there's a plastic lube dam that can be broken if forced. So you grease that clip to keep it centered on the shaft and gently insert the shaft. Otherwise..it's not a problem/worry.

Not usually on the hub..but it's a bearing.

**mmschoch** · 11-02-2011

I appreciate it Bill. This post is always very helpful because of the pool of knowledge it gathers.

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