1999 Mazda Protege Removal of the front driveaxles from the

Tiny
KENGALVIN
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  • 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 80,000 MILES
I cannot remove the driveaxles from the thansaxle, I have removed the control arm and tie rod but cannot budge the CV Joint Housing. What is the proceeedure here? I am not removing the drive axles from the hub as I am 'only' trying to change the clutch. How about the right side, it has an axle piece then the CV Joint housing. How does this come apart? Thank you.
Sunday, June 14th, 2009 AT 1:54 PM

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Tiny
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Takes a pry bar, they have to be popped out of the trans, and it isnt always easy. Sometimes you need a pry bar on either side to pop it out evenly. The other side you should be able to unbolt the solid axle from the engine and remove it as one piece to get it out of your way.
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 AT 8:17 AM

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