CV axle replacement

Tiny
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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I'm replacing driver side CV axle. The retaining clip that holds it in the trans-axle didn't pop out and I pulled shaft that's attached and runs into the trans-axle out some. I don't know how the get CV axle separated from this shaft without pulling this shaft all the way out with it. Is it okay to pull this shaft all the way out? I know your not supposed to do both axles at once cause removing both at same time allows gears to fall in and trans-axle overhaul will result. But I don't know the inner working at all to know if I did damage by shaft coming along with CV axle. Am I in trans-axle trouble?
Thursday, December 20th, 2018 AT 10:37 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Can you post a picture of what you see so I can see what you are up against?

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Thursday, December 20th, 2018 AT 10:49 AM
Tiny
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Rush photo had to head out to work.
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Thursday, December 20th, 2018 AT 11:14 AM
Tiny
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It looks like the axle is released?

Do you have the outer parts disconnected as well and enough room to remove the axle?

Roy
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Thursday, December 20th, 2018 AT 12:23 PM
Tiny
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Yes, it released but from where I do not know. It wants to come out with ease. But shaft that axle connects to inside trans-axle is coming with it. I withdrew it about five to six inches but stopped because I'm worried about any gears or whatever in there getting misaligned or falling.
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Thursday, December 20th, 2018 AT 3:11 PM
Tiny
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Got it.

I need better photos of what you see. This is not normal at all.

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Thursday, December 20th, 2018 AT 9:48 PM
Tiny
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That's what I thought. More pictures are coming. Work and holiday coming haven't got back to working on it. I'll be making time soon I need this back on road. Thank you.
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Friday, December 21st, 2018 AT 5:31 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

We are here to help.

Roy
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Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 AT 4:49 AM

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