2003 Kia Rio CV Shaft Removal

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WOODY666
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2003 Kia Rio 65000 miles
I can not remove cvc shafts from transmission. What is the proper procedure for removal?
Mar 25, 2006 at 7:07 AM
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most of the time they are expanding rings on the axle. It has to be popped out with a little more force than you might think
Apr 6, 2006 at 10:21 AM
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The CV axle shafts are typically retained by expanding rings. Pop them out of the transmission using more force than expected to release the rings.

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A 2003 Kia Rio owner with 65,000 miles cannot remove the CV shafts from the transmission and asks for the proper procedure. The expert says they are usually held by expanding rings on the axle and must be popped out with more force than expected.

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