I have removed the front drivers side axle before, and it was very difficult to get out. I need to do it again and was wondering if anyone knows any tricks? It's a 2003 Durango with 4WD.

 

There is a retaining ring and groove that holds it in and the only way I ever got em out was to just pry and smack it with a hammer while prying it should jump out of the groove holding it hopefully. If its corroded in try some penetrating fluid.

 

Guess they changed the CVs for the 01-03 models. It was just a simple 6 bolts for me to remove mine when I changed the ball joints this summer.

 

Okay I'll give it a try. Thanks

 

Well, it took two people. What we did was just as dxloat suggested. Penetrating fluid first, then one of us put outward pressure on it with a long pry bar, while another kept smacking the axle with a 2# hammer. It finally gave. Thanks everyone.