Front Axle assembly replacement

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ITSAKIA
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I have a 2001 Kia Rio automatic transmission, 150,000 miles. I was replacing the left front axle assembly and I was unable to get the axle to come loose. I disconnected the axle from the wheel but I was unable to get the axle free from the transmission. Is there a special tool or any tricks to getting the axle to release?
May 30, 2007 at 9:25 PM
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TURBOTUFF20G
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the special tool would be a big pry bar lol.. Just put the pry bar beetween trans and axle and force that baby out. try turning the axle a little in trans with car in neutral, then try to pry some more it will pop out, it takes some force. good luck
Jun 1, 2007 at 5:45 PM