how to take the shafts out

[dazerede]

Just a quick question on the axles I have got to take 1 of my backplates of on my rear axle I have undone the 4 bolts holding it on the casing how do I take out the shaft does it pull out or do I need to take the diff out

I looked in the haynes manual and it says it should pull out but I tried that gently as I don't want to buy any more stuff

[ROBBIE]

Need a slide hammer or if its the knackered back plate hit it with a hammer

[turbo-tom]

As Robbie says you need a slide hammer and some balls mate

[dazerede]

Oh ok I just didn't want to hit it too hard incase I damage something

Chears guys

And also Chears for fast response that's why I love scuk

[Jordi]

Late as usual. Slide hammer is easiest. Or bray shit out of the back plate with a BFH. When it comes out watch for the oil seal and any oil dribbling out.

[gp7186]

I normally reverse the brake drum and bolt it back on then hit it with a hammer using a nice piece of wood to protect the drum always hit around the centre and from side to side

Gaz

[dunnin21]

I use same method as Gaz as I dnt have a slide hammer

[Jordi]

I bought a slide hammer. Made the job so much easier.

Hopefully i won't have this issue much longer. Once RW has his full float sorted. Saving for that one next. If i sell my 31s that should almost cover it.

[kibris]

I used my hi lift jack makes a crackin slidehammer - bolt the base to the drum and wack away! job done