SuperWade2 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Not an MJ question specifically, but I can't get the Passenger side axle shaft out of my slightly bent D30 (non disconnect) Axle Tube... This is my TJ with the slight "smile" on the long side of the axle tube, and I have everything off, basically just the bare knuckle still bolted on. Not sure if the issue is the slightly bent tube or what, but it won't budge. The Driver side short shaft popped right out. Wade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 With a vacuum disconnect the outer shaft should slide right out, the inner shaft has a C clip. With a one piece shaft I believe it should slide right out also, but have not verified this personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibby Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 The long side shaft on a non disco D30 should just slide right out. If you do have a bend in the housing it can be very difficult. I've had to use a 3 jaw puller to get shafts out of a slightly bent housing before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Puller mounted on the end of a big slide hammer!!!! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 The long side shaft on a non disco D30 should just slide right out. If you do have a bend in the housing it can be very difficult. I've had to use a 3 jaw puller to get shafts out of a slightly bent housing before. Yah the housings bent a little bit... I guess I need more better tools to yank it out... I can't get the knuckle off becuase of the axle end, so it's hard to get much grip on the end of the shaft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Since the driver's side is out already, you could take a long piece of metal, go in through the driver's side, and try to tap it out to at least get it started. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Since the driver's side is out already, you could take a long piece of metal, go in through the driver's side, and try to tap it out to at least get it started. :dunno: Before or after I remove my ARB and R&P? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Since the driver's side is out already, you could take a long piece of metal, go in through the driver's side, and try to tap it out to at least get it started. :dunno: Before or after I remove my ARB and R&P? Not sure, I was thinking an open diff. You obviously can't get the carrier out if the shaft's still stuck in it. Did the shaft come out at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Since the driver's side is out already, you could take a long piece of metal, go in through the driver's side, and try to tap it out to at least get it started. :dunno: Before or after I remove my ARB and R&P? Not sure, I was thinking an open diff. You obviously can't get the carrier out if the shaft's still stuck in it. Did the shaft come out at all? Not even a little bit... I might try to flex the Axle back down by connecting a strap under the axle to the lower side of the knuckles, or try to cut the tube off (without f'ing up the shaft) To add insult to injury my Unit Bearing on the passenger took at dump (split badly) and I can't find a replacement 30 Spline unit Bearing and doubt that I'm going to be able to get any warranty love on since AlloyUSA went under and bought by someone else and then pass around again... Lesson...stop jumping my Jeep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Lesson...stop jumping my Jeep... Or just build it to be jumped :thumbsup: That would be an option, very carefully cut the tube right at the diff. Axle's shot anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 To add insult to injury my Unit Bearing on the passenger took at dump (split badly) and I can't find a replacement 30 Spline unit Bearing and doubt that I'm going to be able to get any warranty love on since AlloyUSA went under and bought by someone else and then pass around again... You may check with Ten Factory. I heard they have been trying to warranty some of the old Alloy USA stuff. :dunno: Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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