Snapped a rear axle shaft…
Got the unbroken shaft out with no issues, but the snapped side is posing a challenge. I’ve got a long wooden dowel pushing the broken piece into the diff, however this side is acting like there’s not enough clearance for the C clip to pop out. Too much pressure seems to move the spider gear.
Are there any tricks here or just keep trying until eventually it comes out?
Got the unbroken shaft out with no issues, but the snapped side is posing a challenge. I’ve got a long wooden dowel pushing the broken piece into the diff, however this side is acting like there’s not enough clearance for the C clip to pop out. Too much pressure seems to move the spider gear.
Are there any tricks here or just keep trying until eventually it comes out?