Axel not pulling out? (1 Viewer)

[JDNs78FJ40]

Starting to rebuild the knuckles on my 78 FJ40. I’m in Utah so I’ll be purchasing the rebuild kit from @cruiseroutfit. Had the diffs sandblasted to remove most of the old grease and gunk. I’ll use Por15 on all the components. Is there a secret to pulling out the axel? It seems to rotate very easily but will not come out? Any suggestions.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

The birfield has flat spots 180degrees from each other. Try to align these flat spots with the trunnion bearing holes. It should come out.

 

[JDNs78FJ40]

The birfield has flat spots 180degrees from each other. Try to align these flat spots with the trunnion bearing holes. It should come out.

Do you have to pull pretty hard on it when they are lined up?

 

[pjohnson]

Sometimes it takes a bit of wiggling while you pull. If there is no damage to the bell portion of the birfield or the underside of the the trunnion bearing pockets, it shouldn't be too difficult.

 

[JDNs78FJ40]

Success! Iine up the flat parts give it a little jiggle and pull and it comes right out!

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Awesome! Glad that worked out for you.