Passenger side CV axel stuck?

Tiny
CLIENT NT
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  • 2001 LEXUS ES 300
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 129,000 MILES
I've used hammers, sledge hammers, heat guns, torches and now come a longs hooked to a tree. Still won't come off. I've already put $4000 into this post and now I'm thinking I should have the wrecking yard to come and take it. Very frustrated
Saturday, February 7th, 2026 AT 2:08 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I am sorry to hear about you troubles, so what happens is the C clip on the end of the CV axle get spread out and will drop down onto the axle stub not allowing the axle to come out. I would try rotating the CV axle while using a large prybar to remove the axle, please go over this video so show you how

https://youtu.be/F7CsYAG4w3M?si=9d6Lq2R3MQsdX_1A&t=308

Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on. Ken
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Sunday, February 8th, 2026 AT 9:02 AM

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