A very stuck rear axle

[Adrian]

Having tried to press out the rear axle out of the wheel hub using a shop press, with no success and after 15 ton pressure, I wondered if anyone on the forum had overcome this problem and how? Car is 16 years old. Is there a useful chemical on the market? I’m not a fan of bashing the axle out 🙂

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[Its me]

Some are real PITAs and require special tools… What is the year and make of yours?

-Karl

[richiepearce]

lots and lots of heat and a sharp tap with club hammer.

[Bill]

Bashing might be the only way to get it out. I had one so bad I had to torch it out and install a new axle, bearing and hub.

[Walter Cheryba]

Don’t laugh-I don’t know if you own the press you mentioned, but if you do then try this: If you have a large upright or chest type freezer, put the axle in it overnight. Take it out the next day and IMMEDIATELY try the press work again. Nothing to lose…..

[college man]

see if any of these videos help.

https://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-idle-problems

[Adrian]

yes I’m thinking that extreme pressure or heat could weaken the metal and prove it useless. May have to replace things like you did. thanks for the post.

[Author]

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