'04 V70 | Cant get CV Axle out.. HELP!

68lemans462 · Jan 4th, 2014, 04:25

I am replacing both CV axles on my '04 V70 2.5T front wheel drive. Passenger side came out with ease. Drivers side is a nightmare. I have removed the shaft from the spindle end and since the boot was ripped, I yanked it out. What remains is the square'ish constant velocity joint? (lets call it CVJ) on the transmission side. From what I understand, this needs to be "popped" loose. I have tried everything I can think of for several hours and this thing WILL NOT BUDGE!

I tried tapping a cold chisel/large screwdriver/prybar between the gearbox and CVJ. I also tried an air hammer (not between gearbox and square piece) but rather toward the outside. I couldnt get a good angle on it. Additionally, I rented a axle puller tool from Autozone (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...82103&cmpid=cj), it didnt fit in there very well at all (too thick to get between the pieces). My fear in wedging things between the CVJ and the gearbox is damaging the gearbox. Any tips for this?? Anyone know where I can get a "jimmy" tool, or do I just need a damn bigger hammer!!

oragex · Jan 4th, 2014, 11:44

Check over the net, it's pretty common. pry bar and a solid 'jerk', not just constant pressure. protect the transmission casing

Hasse53 · Jan 4th, 2014, 11:51

I have removed a lot of (lefthand)driveshafts, but only from manual gearboxes. According to the Haynes manual there is no difference if it is a manual or automatic gearbox. This said because I suspect you have an automatic. I use a 18" prybar which I insert between the gearbox and CV joint. Then I apply a lot of controlled force. Eventually the force applied can be incresed with a good stroke from your hand. This has worked for me sofar.

Do not use hammer, cold chisel or similar, then you risk to destroy something!

Good luck!

Jan 4th, 2014, 04:25	#1
68lemans462 New Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2014 05:25 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: denver	'04 V70 \| Cant get CV Axle out.. HELP! I am replacing both CV axles on my '04 V70 2.5T front wheel drive. Passenger side came out with ease. Drivers side is a nightmare. I have removed the shaft from the spindle end and since the boot was ripped, I yanked it out. What remains is the square'ish constant velocity joint? (lets call it CVJ) on the transmission side. From what I understand, this needs to be "popped" loose. I have tried everything I can think of for several hours and this thing WILL NOT BUDGE! I tried tapping a cold chisel/large screwdriver/prybar between the gearbox and CVJ. I also tried an air hammer (not between gearbox and square piece) but rather toward the outside. I couldnt get a good angle on it. Additionally, I rented a axle puller tool from Autozone (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...82103&cmpid=cj), it didnt fit in there very well at all (too thick to get between the pieces). My fear in wedging things between the CVJ and the gearbox is damaging the gearbox. Any tips for this?? Anyone know where I can get a "jimmy" tool, or do I just need a damn bigger hammer!!

Jan 4th, 2014, 11:44	#2
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Check over the net, it's pretty common. pry bar and a solid 'jerk', not just constant pressure. protect the transmission casing

Jan 4th, 2014, 11:51	#3
Hasse53 Member Last Online: Jun 27th, 2022 21:50 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Karlstad	I have removed a lot of (lefthand)driveshafts, but only from manual gearboxes. According to the Haynes manual there is no difference if it is a manual or automatic gearbox. This said because I suspect you have an automatic. I use a 18" prybar which I insert between the gearbox and CV joint. Then I apply a lot of controlled force. Eventually the force applied can be incresed with a good stroke from your hand. This has worked for me sofar. Do not use hammer, cold chisel or similar, then you risk to destroy something! Good luck!

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