Need help with front axle replacement

[cheakster]

Originally Posted by Adventurer

I've been searching for some more instructions regarding the complete right shaft/CV replacement which includes both shafts (inner and outer) on the right front passenger side. I've been able to get half of the right shaft off, but there is still half the shaft (I believe this is called the "output shaft") connected to the differential housing. That shaft appears to be held in place by a 6" aluminum housing that is attached to the differential housing with four 13mm bolts. I tried to remove the bolts in an attempt to free up the shaft, but that did nothing. So, I reinstalled the 4 13mm bolts as I'm thinking that the housing should remain connected to the differential housing and there must be away to seperate the output shaft from the differential housing and the 6" housing at the same time.

Has anyone replaced this output shaft? Sure could use some help here.

ADVENTURER, if you mean that you pulled the inner cv joint out of its "cup" in order to remove the outer shaft and outer cv joint, leaving the inner cv "cup" (octadon shaped) attached to the differential...NO PROBLEM!
There are notches on the cup that you can use to TAP the inner shaft out of the differential- comes out easy! It is held in place by a snap ring that needs a little persuasion. I had to remove the large inspection plate from under the vehicle to get to the LF axle, so access was easy for both sides (don't know if it would be necessary for right side alone, but easy to remove if needed). If this doesn't make sense,PM me and I'll walk you through it via phone.
Good Luck!
Dan