Passenger side cv axel stuck?

2001 LEXUS ES 300
129,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLIENT NT
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I've used hammers, sledge hammers, heat guns, torches and now come a longs hooked to a tree. Still won't come off. I've already put $4000 into this post and now I'm thinking I should have the wrecking yard to come and take it. Very frustrated
Feb 7, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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I am sorry to hear about you troubles, so what happens is the C clip on the end of the CV axle get spread out and will drop down onto the axle stub not allowing the axle to come out. I would try rotating the CV axle while using a large prybar to remove the axle, please go over this video so show you how

https://youtu.be/F7CsYAG4w3M?si=9d6Lq2R3MQsdX_1A&t=308

Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on. Ken
Feb 8, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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