So the smooth part is stuck down on the threads of the axle, that is part way into the hub?
Well, if the smooth part that is broken off and has a minimum enough diameter, where the axle can be driven out with it in situ, then I'd try that, probably using a rotary hammer from Harbor Freight (how did you drive the axle out originally - small sledge hammer and bullpoint chisel, hammer on nut, air chisel, etc.?)
If the washer part remains attached to the smooth part, then I think I would take a chisel and try to hit it around the diameter to LOOSEN it. I'd imagine this might have some success.
Again if the washer part remains, you could try welding a closed offset box end wrench to the washer part while it is in situ, perhaps from the inside diameter of the wrench.
When I did this job on both sides, I did not attempt to pull the axle through the hub with a nut and threads until I was able to have the axle and its threads protrude through the hub through hand manipulation far enough to put the nut on it in the traditional way.
Your attempted solution is very innovative and unusual. Hope you are able to undo the current situation to restart the process of reassembly.
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Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby
yes I used a tool similar to this to draw the axle in the hub...
Also, I'm now having slight play in the hub now that the axle is "halfway connected from the back"...
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