Hi,
I’m replacing the axles with new Lobro units because my cv boots are leaking and I wanted an easy plug and play solution.
The axle came off the inboard/transmission side pretty easy. My problem is the outboard side near the wheel won’t come off. I’ve hit it with a rubber mallet, spinning it to hit all sides, but that didn’t break it free. The car is ‘77 and I believe has the 100mm CV, it has four Allen bolts holding each side. From what I have read I don’t need to loosen the castellated nut. Is it possible that the PO changed things such that I do in fact need to loosen the castellated nut? I just don’t understand why it won’t come off.
Also, on the transmission side there are six holes, not four - why would there be extra holes? The axle that I’m removing does have the two pins poking out of it.
Curious if anyone had any tips to remove the axle. There is not space to fit a wedge. Do I just need to keeping spinning it and taping on it with the mallet?
Also, any general tips for this job are appreciated.
