Heeeeelp! Quick.

[downhillracer]

I started to put the locker in the d30 today and I cant get the axle shafts to slide out. I already got the 3 bolts out of the back but the "hub" will not seperate from the steering knuckle. I tried using a flat head screwdriver and a hammer with no luck. Im wondering if there are any tricks. The assembly is pretty rusty.

 

[JeepFreak21]

Were you hitting the screwdriver with the hammer or the hub/shaft? Try a mallet or block of wood and hit the hub/shaft.
Billy

 

[jpcherokeekid]

yeah you really gotta beat it to get it out, mine was really hard as well. just keep trying, it will come out.

 

[downhillracer]

ok Im hitting it with the screw driver where the hub meets the knuckle right at where the splash sheild for the rotor is. i have beat on it for an hour now and it hasnt budged. What the efffffffff.

 

[downhillracer]

do I need to take off the axle nut i.e. cotter pin, nut washer to get it out or is it just the three bolts on the back of the steering knuckle?

 

[jpcherokeekid]

just the three bolts on the back of the steering knuckle. you really need a BFH

 

[JeepFreak21]

just the three bolts on the back of the steering knuckle. you really need a BFH

Yeah, not a BFSD... a BFH!
Billy

 

[buzzbombxj]

Put your rotor on backwards and use it like a slide hammer.

or if all else fails get creative!

 

[Wiser]

get a pry bar and some leverage. than put it on the end of the axle shaft and it will come out.

 

[Tenny]

"The best way to remove that I found was to jam a 3/8 inch extension
in there and then turn the steering wheel to pop it out."

Source: http://www.myjeepxj.com/index.php?page=u-joint-replacement


Mine were easy to come out, and just a good single hit from a mallet did it for me, but this should be a really good way, would probably take two people as to hold the 3/8" in place before you put pressure on it would be hard.

 

[Letterman]

Hike your skirt up, put your purse down, get a bigger hammer and swing!

 

[downhillracer]

hahaha alright I got it out last night.... all is well.