[Jim_S-V6_2004]

there is no way they will pull out on a bend.

I have removed 1999 shafts without opening the diff, done many sierra and granada too...

TT

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So what stops the shaft and hub pulling out?

The hub or hub end of the shaft is bolted.

Or on other cars the inner end of the shaft is secured in the diff.

When both ends of the shaft have joints, like the S Type because of its independent suspension, the hub is bolted.

In the absence of advice Piria has been shooting in the dark until my archive's wooden doors creaked open a fraction.

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[Jim_S-V6_2004]

I have pulled many axles in Audis, Bimmers, mercs etc etc

If the Jag is anything like them The axles should just slip out with a little help from a screwdriver.

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Many, huh. Right!

Now cut the crap, how old are you?

At least 28.

If not then you're still a minor, so let the old men comment who've really done it.

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[datadave]

The shafts come out of the diff easily by using a screwdriver. They just pop out. Your overthinking this. Just remove driveshaft complete with hub and the 2 wishbones after disconnecting from subframe. Then you can use loads of penetrating oil and heat if necessary and hammer them out of the hub

 

[piria33]

The shafts come out of the diff easily by using a screwdriver. They just pop out. Your overthinking this. Just remove driveshaft complete with hub and the 2 wishbones after disconnecting from subframe. Then you can use loads of penetrating oil and heat if necessary and hammer them out of the hub

wishbones can stay in can't they?

Just tie rod end, bottom arm bush bolt, top arm ball joint nut and the hub slips out with the shaft. Almost had it out on Saturday. Just was missing the 8mm hex spanner for the top arm bolt. 12 point rounded off

 

[datadave]

Yeah wishbones can stay in. I thought you said you couldn't remove top one. My mistake

 

[piria33]

A neighbour who's a mechanic and done some mobile work in the past has contacts locally and will try and find a place who has a good press to pop the shaft out.
He'll get back to me.

 

[martin.rowe]

Still cant work out the 'press' bit, inner joint should just pop out of the diff, might need to put a pry bar behind it.

 

[piria33]

Still cant work out the 'press' bit, inner joint should just pop out of the diff, might need to put a pry bar behind it.

I think you misunderstand. We are pressing the shaft spine out through the hub. So once the hub nut is removed you see the spline. This pushes out backwards to release the shaft from the hub.
The spline is seized into the hub.

Then you can pull the shaft out of the diff.

 

[martin.rowe]

Ah got it, the joint is siezed into the hub. Large Copper malet job then.

I think you misunderstand. We are pressing the shaft spine out through the hub. So once the hub nut is removed you see the spline. This pushes out backwards to release the shaft from the hub.
The spline is seized into the hub.

Then you can pull the shaft out of the diff.

 

[Henry_B]

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Many, huh. Right!

Now cut the crap, how old are you?

At least 28.

If not then you're still a minor, so let the old men comment who've really done it.

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Ah Crap eh?

Nah.

I have done many axles in my limited time on this earth..

Audi was FWD A4 if i remember correctly
Merc was of course RWD E230 w210.
1997 BMW 318is

Most of the above needed a swift shunt with a large pry bar, they slipped out no problem.

All the above were parted out in the end apart from the Merc which was sold on.

 

[Jim_S-V6_2004]

Ah Crap eh?

Nah.

I have done many axles in my limited time on this earth..

Audi was FWD A4 if i remember correctly
Merc was of course RWD E230 w210.
1997 BMW 318is

Most of the above needed a swift shunt with a large pry bar, they slipped out no problem.

All the above were parted out in the end apart from the Merc which was sold on.

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So... 3? OK. That's Not "Many", Benny!!

Still quite a lot while sucking on a Castellated Nut in your Greasy Nappies and propping 'Er Rear End up with T'Other 'And at Same Time!

Not at all bad Mr H

See, I've done you a good turn, salvaged your reputation from your own Slick 50!

So... A Technical Test...

Exactly what does "Nipple" mean to you, Mr H?

I will only accept the first answer that comes into your head, so... Tell the Truth!

You may submit a close-up photo or cartoon to provide an indisputable visual description!

On second thoughts... A cheque in 5 figures GB£ made out to Yours Truly (Hey, Dat's Me!), Care Of Bank of Cyprus, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean, will be acceptable!

Ok, Ok, a picture of The Nipple will do.

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[Jim_S-V6_2004]

I think you misunderstand. We are pressing the shaft spine out through the hub. So once the hub nut is removed you see the spline. This pushes out backwards to release the shaft from the hub.
The spline is seized into the hub.

Then you can pull the shaft out of the diff.

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Ah, I think we've been advising at cross purposes Piria.

Can you post a couple of photos of the problem hub and shaft inner and outer ends please?

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[paulkebab]

Whats the beer out there Jim?

 

[Jim_S-V6_2004]

Whats the beer out there Jim?

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It's KEO or Carlsberg Paul, both local lagers, good tastes.

There is also a myriad of other lagers and Pilsners, and several Greek beers too, all lighter.

Which is a very good thing in this heat - 34°C in Limassol, 43°C in Nicosia yesterday.

We can also get English draught bitters and Guinness.

So all good!

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[piria33]

Hope I'll have better luck this week.

Found a mechanic from Rugely who is willing to come out to my house and attempt to remove the hub from spline with various pullers he has.
If he can't he won't charge me. 30 quid if he can.

Very fair.

Fingers crossed.

Possibly Saturday morning.

 

[twin--turbo]

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So what stops the shaft and hub pulling out?

The hub or hub end of the shaft is bolted.

Or on other cars the inner end of the shaft is secured in the diff.

When both ends of the shaft have joints, like the S Type because of its independent suspension, the hub is bolted.

In the absence of advice Piria has been shooting in the dark until my archive's wooden doors creaked open a fraction.

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The shaft can't come out, if there was so much movement it could then the CV would just rip apart instead.

 

[Jim_S-V6_2004]

The shaft can't come out, if there was so much movement it could then the CV would just rip apart instead.

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TT I know the hub / wheel can't come off/out.

My question is How is it bolted to the car/diff?

There are different methods.

Which one does the S Type use?

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[twin--turbo]

It's a push in splined shaft at the diff end (not bolted)

 

[piria33]

Mechanic is coming round Saturday morning at 9am! Got to jack it up and strip all the links tonight in preparation.
Please I hope he can remove it. Such a pain right now. Just want to get the abs system all in perfect working order with brand new rings and the proper air gap.

Last resort is a contact at work who knows someone who has a massive lorry 30 ton press.

 

[martin.rowe]

Hope it comes appart, then that theres enough of the joint left to allow you to fit your new rings. Dont hold your breath on a press, as no way to mount the upright in it to press the joint. You could take the upright off complete with the drive shaft, then remove the shaft from the cv joint to do the ring, worst would need new cv boot, clips and cv grease.