Yes Both axles are out, and ujoints removed from both.

 

I had problems with the axle but when doing my wheel bearing so I took the hub and cv out together. Put up on the bench and welded a 1/2 socket to the nut. And then used a impact took off no problems and just left on there haven't had any problems and been over a year. Now next time I need to change will be a lot quicker and it fits under the wheel center also.

 

Wow!! That thing must be really stuck to break a bolt. I agree with hey you they should come out easy when / it's out. Can you position the diff so you can use a breaker bar to turn it. Not on a bolt but maybe slip it between the spider gears. You may have to use a come along wrapped around the diff and the frame. Can you take a pic of the diff and post it. I know you said the axles r out but the pass side has 2. An inner and outer. R they both out?
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I'm only asking about the axle cause you mentioned reinstalling it before the diff was out and replaced.

 

Think I would be more tempted to try and put something on the yoke. (and not the pinion nut.....)

 

Your right. That would be more solid. I can't believe that thing is that stuck. I hope he took the inner axle out. I read back a bunch of posts and didn't see it mentioned

 

Well, it's been in there a long time, and is VERY reluctant to leave it's comfy home.

 

I hear ya but that things lived its life in gear oil. That much pressure should have popped it out. I hope he chimes in. I'm curious about the inner axle.

 

Hey guys, So.....NO I havent removed any other axles. When I removed the hubs I just pulled out what axle came with each. So I guess I need to go through the cad area on the passenger side of the axle and pull out the inner axle ? I didnt realize there was another section, I should have, since the section that did come out was short. Hopefully this should make getting the carrier out a bit easier!

The next really crappy thing; today I attempted to install the new u joints. It went bad. I could not get the spider in between the yolks on either axle! I tried many angles and such ..it just was not looking possible. I did get 1 spider through one yolk and attempted to press 2 opposing side caps on , I ended up screwing up the seal on one ujoint.

I has to return the tool today, I checked on the case spreader, they dont rent or sell em.Bought another spicer 5 760x joint for $35 and brought both axles and ujoints to a local shop, they are charging me $150 to install the joints !!... Super bummed, but there was no way for me to get them in !

 

Ok. Well that explains the carrier issue. From the cad housing pull the axle and slide it through the tube with your finger. I promise you that the carrier will come right out now. Try it again. I couldn't believe you broke a bolt. Something didn't seem right. Jam the pants back in there with the axle removed and get it out. As far as the u joint, $150. Holy Christ. I bet dodge would be cheaper!!! I would call them and ask