Rear axle cut housing

[thrillerdjc]

I have a stuck rear shaft short side. Where do i cut open the housing so i can cut the shaft.?

 

[thrillerdjc]

It's factory e locked its binding on the fork

 

[BILT4ME]

@Broski

 

[Broski]

I will assume you have tried to use bolts in the axle flange?
There’s two threaded holes you can run bolts into to help remove the axle.
If that doesn’t work I would then remove the actuator then you can see the fork.
If all that doesn’t work I would have to check my spare axle to figure out were you should cut.
Or maybe someone with more experience with the issue will chime in.

 

[NeverFinis]

I don't have personal experience, but can't you take off the fork cover, undo the bolt, move the fork? It is more bolts to remove the actuator, but then the fork/collar will be released. Maybe you can slide the collar at that point..

 

[Broski]

Is it a OEM axle ? Is it still locked.
Having the tires off and the axle housing up on jack stands could help.

 

[thrillerdjc]

It pulls out this far. It's catching on the fork. Is the fork supposed to come out that opening?

 

[thrillerdjc]

This is where I was thinking of cutting it open to cut the shaft.

 

[Broski]

It pulls out this far. It's catching on the fork. Is the fork supposed to come out that opening?

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Did you put a crow bar on it ?

 

[thrillerdjc]

Pry bar, slide hammer. I'm afraid it's going to bend or break that fork

 

[Mat Jadamec]

If it's stuck on the locker fork, the splined locking sleeve is probably binding on the axle spline. You'll need to release it there to get it out. At that housing cut position you'll have to cut through the oil splash shield inside as well. Pull the differential, more access to where you'll need to "cut" the shaft, and much less damage that way.

 

[Broski]

The cut needs to be in the back, right behind the fork. you want to get the shaft back in and cut the axle between the sleeve and the locker.

 

[thrillerdjc]

So your saying right here is the best option

 

[thrillerdjc]

Also I appreciate the help

 

[BILT4ME]

Also I appreciate the help

I suggest doing more research here in this section.
I know there are pics of someone having done this.
I don't have factory lockers, but can't you lock it, then pull it? I understand you can use a 9V battery to lock it if actuator is working.

 

[Broski]

Truth be told, I have never have had to do this. I have had my OEM Locked diff & Axle in and out many times. I do know that you won't be able to get the diff out with any amount of the axle still stuck in there.
I can't find the thread but I have read about this issue and they cut in the back. I did find this thread and they also talk about cutting the back in the splash guard

Unable to Remove 80 Series Rear Axle Further than 2 Inches

forum.ih8mud.com

You don't want to cut into the OEM truss on the bottom of the housing you want to keep above that.

 

[Broski]

I suggest doing more research here in this section.
I know there are pics of someone having done this.
I don't have factory lockers, but can't you lock it, then pull it? I understand you can use a 9V battery to lock it if actuator is working.

Post # 8 once you have that cover off you can lock or unlock the OEM locker with a screwdriver or small prybar if the splines are not twisted.
Post# 12 the sleeve in the picture has splines when axle twists between the sleeve and the locker then the axle gets stuck and why you need to cut between the two.
I can't find the tread that has a picture of the actual cut. But I think it was a 60 series. and it's been a really long time.

 

[thrillerdjc]

This is where i cut. I pulled the shaft out as far as I could then cut the shaft then hit it back in so the 3rd will come out. Now I got to get it off that sleeve.

 

[Broski]

I would pull it out as far as you can and cut it off clean with a cut off wheel. Then tap what left's in to pull the sleeve off the axle.

And good job

 

[Fj80Ringo]

Holy Canoli!! Way to go.