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01-09-2014, 01:16 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Anderson, in
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Rear axle problem
 I need to remove my axles to replace the seals. When I removed the bolt/pin that retains the spider gear pin all I got was 3/8 in of threads and no pin. I have been told to pick it out but no success. Any suggestions?
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01-09-2014, 01:38 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Forestburg, Texas
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Re: Rear axle problem
Well.... welcome to the club, this is a common problem that most get to enjoy.
First try lightly tapping the pin with a ball pien hammer then rotate the carrier and tap the other side. What happens is the spider axle over time gets twisted and binds the pin. You might get lucky and the pin just falls out. Or less desirable on many levels is that you will have to drill out the pin. I aways tap on the spider axle first then remove the pin. (That is after of course the first time)  Good luck
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01-09-2014, 02:41 PM
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Re: Rear axle problem
I've used this
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01-09-2014, 03:12 PM
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Re: Rear axle problem
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01-09-2014, 03:46 PM
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Re: Rear axle problem
X3... the extractor kit is the only way to go.
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01-10-2014, 01:58 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Anderson, in
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Re: Rear axle problem
After reading the comments about the extractor I ordered it. Thanks to all.
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01-16-2014, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Anderson, in
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Re: Rear axle problem
Got the the extractor still no success. Any plan B's out there?
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01-16-2014, 09:05 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Gods country East,Tn
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Re: Rear axle problem
When all else fails ...BFH ! it won't get the pin out but you'll feel a whole lot better after beating on it for awhile !
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