Funny Drive Axle Replacement Cideo

[kamikazi]

I came across this today and thought it was funny.... at 7:35 when replacing the axle the mechanic hit a "rough" spot and resorted to a ball ping hammer to insert the axle to the differential housing. That didn't work so at 8:59 he resorts to "Wilton" his 3 lb sledge hammer! I was able to easily slide my axle splines in and have them click without using near this amount of force!

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvMh9FAOtmo

 

[Happy Hummer]

Seemed ok. Just one dudes way of getting it done.

 

[Enter Hummer]

Correct reference right? Yes, no? Ok Im leaving...

 

[lowtrac]

I saw that before. After having some issues with the C-clip on a new CV I was installing I definitely considered it.

 

[Ordieh]

Hope this H3 has the cast iron pumpkin! Torque wrench????

 

[Ordieh]

Always use grease to "center" the clip on the axle to ensure easy insertion. Never, never, never hammer the axle! I have done a bunch of them and never had a problem.

 

[Acer4LO]

Lol when I did mine they slid in pretty easily. Maybe he didn't have the c-clip facing down, because from the video he just took them right out of the packing and popped them in.