1998 Subaru Forester CV AXLE

1998 SUBARU FORESTER
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRVFD18
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i am trying to replace the passenger side cv axle and am having problems getting the roll pin out of the half shaft. i cant seem to get to it. does anyone know an easy way to get to it and the tool i need to take it out.
Jul 27, 2008 at 1:31 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Need a roll pin punch the exact size as pin. Then find a socket that will fit punch and the longest extension you can find. Then come in from the top engine compartment the place punch ext. on pin a hammer it out.
Good luck
Jul 27, 2008 at 1:57 PM
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