Axle Removal with a F@@ked c clip

[bmxicansd]

I am in the middle of changing my clutch/flywheel assy, but cant get my right side axle out. I tried a pry bar, but it seems as though the C clip on the axle isnt allowing the axle to slide off. I tried banging the axle from the inside, but that didnt work either. I've been using a large pry bar and noting happens.

my tranny is a lsd tranny, unsure what my next step is. any ideas?

[HondaFan81]

First, try to pull/pry the right CV shaft out, but angled down to see if you can get the shaft out.

If that does not work...

Pop/push the right CV shaft back into the tranny as much as possible. Remove the left/driver side CV shaft and intermediate shaft assembly from tranny. Since you are LSD, you can stick a rod through it and hammer the right shaft out.

Make sure to install a new snap-ring and I would change out the MTF, in case you got some debris in there.

[bmxicansd]

First, try to pull/pry the right CV shaft out, but angled down to see if you can get the shaft out.

If that does not work...

Pop/push the right CV shaft back into the tranny as much as possible. Remove the left/driver side CV shaft and intermediate shaft assembly from tranny. Since you are LSD, you can stick a rod through it and hammer the right shaft out.

Make sure to install a new snap-ring and I would change out the MTF, in case you got some debris in there.

Thanks Cisco..
Well here is what I am working with, sorry I was half asleep when i posted this thread.

Currently the tranny is out of my car and the axle is half there. I tried prying, and using the rod/hammer technique, that shit wont release. I already have a new axle and mtf, just need this axle out.

[Brandoncb7]

DAMN. I've had a hard time getting them out before but the engine was still in the car. You have that shit sitting on the ground and can pry away at it and it won't come out?!? I honestly don't know other than manhandling it.

[Bboy_Trevstuh]

To me it looks like the tranny is in gear and not netrual so that could be it. I'm just htrowing it out ther I havent seen a fwd tranny in 2 1/2 years.

[bmxicansd]

To me it looks like the tranny is in gear and not netrual so that could be it. I'm just htrowing it out ther I havent seen a fwd tranny in 2 1/2 years.

does it matter if the tranny is in gear? also how do you know where neutral is when the tranny is out?

[HondaFan81]

From the driver side of tranny, can you use a flat-head screwdriver and pry through this side of tranny and pop the snap-ring up and pull on pssgr CV shaft at same time? Basically, try to bend the snap-ring back to size it should be, while pulling out?

[MRX]

if that doesn't work then get a long but strong bar to lengthen the pry bar. That will increase the effectiveness of the force you're applying.

[mj213]

Something tells me the theory of being in gear is what's causing it. Even that clip should release with as much pressure as you'd get with the pry bar in that picture.

[quaidum]

i had this happen to me and it didn't matter if it was in neutral or in gear.

to tell if it is in gear the lever will click into a gear and not move any way. if it is in neutral it will move back and forth from the front of the engine bay to the back( i know it's not in the car but u can figure out front from back)

put a pry bar on the top of the axle and put one on the bottom of the axle or as close to the opposite side as possible then pry evenly on both sides and it should pop out. every time i take off the passenger side i have to do this.

[hondamanf22]

use the beefy arms you got.lol use that pry bar and a smal hammer and tap it out kind of reminds me of that pin we could remove lol good times. and good luck.

[Losiracer2]

what about using a pickle fork? the ones you get the balljoints out with? would that fit in there?

[ChIoVnIdCa]

does it matter if the tranny is in gear?

no

[jrlavey]

itll come out, just take a good/newer pry bar like a automotive crowbar with a nice sharp tip and put it in between the transaxle and the axle and pry it out like a MF. the transmission can take it, it can take some force but itll take the abuse.

[evil_demon_01]

It makes no difference if the tranny is in gear or not.

I suspect the main issue is because the tranny is on its own on the floor, So every time you lever on the CV the trans moves.
Normally the CV joint is popped out when the engine and trans are still in the car so you have something to lever against.

Best bet is to strap the trans to something solid then try.
If it still won't come I would suspect the C clip has expanded too far and is catching.
The only thing to do then is force it out and then look for internal damage.