1996 Mazda Protege Driver Side Cv Joint Went Out Change Half Cb Stuck

1996 MAZDA PROTEGE
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Ok so my driver side cv joint went out... I go to change it and half of the cb joint is stuck in the side of the transmission wall.. how do i know if I messed up the housing unit or how do I get it off??
Oct 26, 2012 at 1:30 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Don't plan on re-using that shaft now. You were supposed to use a large prybar to "pop" it loose from the transmission and not just pull on the shaft.
Oct 26, 2012 at 1:37 PM
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KHLOW2008
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A slide hammer with the correct extension might be required under certain circumstances. If you wish to reuse the half-shaft, you would need to have it inspected for damage and serviced with boot replacement and lubricants.
Oct 26, 2012 at 1:45 PM
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