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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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I have a spare rear end for my 81. I am trying to get the side shafts out. There are no spring clips on the ends of either shaft, you can see the groove where they were. I have pounded the outer end of the side shaft with a big plastic hammer but I am hitting something solid. The both shafts have about 3/8" play and I want to get the rear apart for a rebuild.
When I hit them they move the 3/8" and then hit something solid. If I just push them easy they go right back into the housing so they are not getting stuck at the end. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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They are rounded over from rubbing the center pin. You may have to file one of them down to get it out and then you can use a punch from one side to the other. Good luck!
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They are rounded over from rubbing the center pin. You may have to file one of them down to get it out and then you can use a punch from one side to the other. Good luck!

I've used a slide hammer on a few.
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TopLess, DWncchs,
Thank you very much for the quick replys. I am on my way out to do some filing.
Thanks again, have a good day.
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