newgsman

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I'm trying to separate the rear axle shaft from the differential carrier and it doesn't seem to want to come apart. I have undone the six bolts holding the shaft to the carrier and I have also disconnected the hub assembly from the lower control arm so there is ample play to pull the axle shaft away. Any ideas?

FrankT

Remove the two washer plates under the six bolts.
Use a soft or a dead blow hammer and tap it off.

You'll get it...

newgsman

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Thanks FrankT

I'm trying to get at the charcoal cannister VSV using your DIY.

I did try the mini sledge (lightly), I'll try the rubber mallet tomorrow.

GSGenesis

Yup. What he said. Dam I gotta replace mine AGAIN. Should have just bought a new one the first time around. Think im going to buy another used one this time though again... Hahahaha

newgsman

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Spent a good hour trying to separate that axle shaft yesterday. Still did no budge. Anyone else have this problem.

marshun

you dont need to take the axle off to get to the vsv. just reach up there. im 6ft tall with the hands to match and i got up there just fine.

too many people make the vsv sound like hell. its really easy

newgsman

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Did you unbolt the canister and then change out the VSV up above the differential without taking the canister out all the way? Seems like you need to be seriously good with your hands. It also looks like the screw would be really tough to get at to remove the VSV.

marshun

i took out only the vsv.

the screw...its easier to get it started with some needle nose vice grips and then use a short stubby cross tip

im not a small guy either so the small hands statement is out haha

newgsman

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Has anyone tied accessing the charcoal canister/VSV by way of the wheel well instead of from underneath the car. I had a look last night and it looks like it might be an option.

FrankT

That axle shaft should be breaking free unless there is rust bonding the axle flange to the differential.
I would be smacking the side of that flange until it pops off.

Canister can not be removed unless you drop the differential or unbolt the axle from the differential, but I have been proven wrong before.

Good luck, don't give up you can do it...

burny

No Frank, it can be removed without all that crap

FrankT

VSV yes.
Canister no.
I specifically mentioned canister.

marshun

i guess you probably could. but you'd need extra long arms.

youre tryint to change just the vsv right?