how to get a stuck axel out of the spindle

1998 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
189,000 MILES
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TRACYANDAMANDABARHAM
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98 oldsmobile Aurora axel stuck in spindle and want come out done tried pulling and tapping and nothing its a 4.0 v8 engine axel is new
Aug 8, 2012 at 3:15 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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lube it up real good. get a good size brass hammer. with the axle nut installed level with the end, give it some good shots till it breaks loose.

Roy
Aug 8, 2012 at 3:17 PM
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TRACYANDAMANDABARHAM
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Thanks ill give it a shot and see how it all works out
Aug 8, 2012 at 3:20 PM
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good luck
Aug 8, 2012 at 3:31 PM
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