CV axle removal

MIKEDUNIGAN

MEMBER
2012 CHEVROLET VOLT
115,000 MILES

I watched your video on replacing the driver side axle. I struggled a lot with the lower ball joint separation but got it eventually.

In any event I have been trying to get the axle out of the transmission now for hours. Pry bars, screwdrivers, hammers and it will not pop. You said it took a bit of force but I’m afraid to apply much more.

I notice there’s some sort of bearing retaining cap where the axle goes into transmission. It has a couple of bolts. I’m tempted to remove it.

Any suggestions or comments are appreciated.

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JIS001

MECHANIC
3,408 POSTS

If you are trying to remove the passenger side axle assembly then yes. You need to remove the 3 fasteners. See image below. But you should be able to separate the axle from the front of the bracket so you do not need to remove the whole thing.

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