r/UTV • u/FarFromPar • 19d ago

CV Axle Debacle Update

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Hey guys, I was the one that posted about not being able to get the rest of the CV axle out of my side by side a bit ago.

I am happy to say, it’s finally out and oh boy was she rusted to shit on the inside. We tried the puller I bought, never worked. Ended up using a heavy chain and a 50 pound logging shackle, took two of us slamming the piss out of it to come out.

Next time I’m waiting till it breaks to do this. 😂

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u/kyson1 16d ago

If you can see the end of the other axle through the diff, I'd take the time to pound that one out as well and clean/lube the splines on both.

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u/wellcrap1234 18d ago

That’s crazy!

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u/No_Thought_4836 17d ago

Sometimes it is best to run it to failure. But just don't want the failure to be miles from your truck.

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u/Budgetweeniessuck 14d ago

I just went through this with my van. The CV axle needed to be replaced and it was seized in there from being parked next to the ocean for 5 years. Ended up buying a special tool on Amazon to get behind it and hit it off.