MDMetal Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Hi guys, can't seem to find the answer to this! I've found some videos but they skip over this all important section. -I've removed the wheel -Taken the hub nut off -removed the pads and caliper -unbolted the 6 bolts holding the stub axel to the diff SO what's next? I need to get the axel out of the hub to get round to the four bolts. The manual implies that you need to pull the stub axel further out of the hub which will cause the diff end (with the 6 bolts) however I've tried (with the handbrake on) rebolting the hub nut with a plate underneath, turning the hub nut should then pull the axel out, however it seems to just get stuck and I suspect the axel can't be pulled out any further. Do I need to loosen the diff connection somehow? ANy advice would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) If you've undone the 6 bolts on the diff and the big 32mm hub nut. Drop the axle from the diff end and pull the axle inwards. It's should just slide of the splines. If not a tap with a rubber mallet or a lump of wood on the outer axle end should encourage it to move Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited May 25, 2017 by Paul K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 So the diff end is also splined? How deep are the splines? I guess I just need to tap it and loosen it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Don't think so. The diff end once undone should just drop off Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Look at the clicky rear axle fix. Most of them describe the undoing and removal of the axle Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Diff side will be held on with rust if you have the 6 or whatever bolts off, give it a tap with a mallet. But my question is why are you taking the half shafts off if it's the hub that's being replaced? Surly you would just disconnect all the suspension arms from it then its off the car, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Possibly, all the vids I watched removed the axe to access for four bolts on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Used a flat head screwdriver and a hammer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 There are various ways to do this job, however my preferred option is to drop and remove the drive shaft. to access the 4 bolts. It is the quickest and easiest way IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Indeed took a bit of bashing and access isn't the best but it wasn't a particularly involved job. I'm always wary of removing bits of the suspension, altho that's my next task! New hub is nice and smooth, already greased as well, thanks very much ZmanAlex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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