axle stuck halfway in transmission, hard to get it in or out.

[pj91gsx]

so. i put the axle in, and it got stuck in the transmission, then i hit it in farther and it stops. I cant get the axle in any farther and i cant get it back out. I was hitting it with a sledge hammer. I have an lsd, i could throw in it, if i took the transmission apart to get the axle out. im not sure what i should do. i know the axle is rusty and thats probably why it had a hard time going in. What are your suggestions of what i should do?

 

[TuRBoTaLooN]

First of all you should never hit an axle with a sledgehammer to get it in or out. To help getting it out use a prybar. I wouldn't recommend putting in a rusty axle, but otherwise lube up that thing before putting it in. You'll have to push it a bit to get it past the C clip inside the trans. Just don't use a hammer.

 

[Rob10_99]

I got a napa axle and it was a complete pain in the ass to get past the clip. Wood block with a mallet is about the only thing you can use with an axle to try to get it in there.
Tip #1, line up the clip on the axle so the open part is facing down, this should keep an even outside diameter to help get the axle in.

 

[pj91gsx]

thanks for the replies. I used a prybar, i broke the prybar trying to get the axle out. . Im going to try some more tricks tomorrow. i bought a better prybar but it didnt help. i hate messing with this stuff. Do i have to pull the transmission if i want to take the differential out while the motor is in the car? I have taken transmission apart for these cars, so i can take it apart and put it together correctly.

i hit the axle in with a sledge hammer and it went it. thanks.