Axleshaft removal

[Billy Mild]

I am in the middle of removing my passenger side axleshaft, and I have unbolted the rear tierod, and lower control arm that connects to the camber adjustment. I cannot seem to get the axleshaft off of the YOKE that connects the wheel bearing. It might be seized on there. I have covered it in Liquid Wrench. I am going to let it sit tonight and try again. Has anyone had this happen before?

[XfireZ51]

I'm assuming you unbolted the hub nut from the axle shaft also or the straps for the universal.

[Billy Mild]

I'm assuming you unbolted the hub nut from the axle shaft also or the straps for the universal.

I didn't mention this in my original post. Yes I have removed all the straps from both U Joints.

[G-Sting]

Not sure if this provides any clues, but this video helped me in removing the rear wheel bearing assembly from the axle shaft…

Rear Wheel bearing removal video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6y_2nvWBZc)

[Billy Mild]

So I tried using some heat on the yoke side of the U joint. It did not work at all. I noticed there is a decent amount of rust on the joint. I tried hitting them to try and free them up. I guess I will have to remove the whole yoke and axleahaft.

What size is the axle nut?

[Fully Vetted]

36 MM Axle nut.
18 MM caliper bolts

[XfireZ51]

Axle nut should have about 160+lbft of torque on it, so you'll need something hefty. Also, Liquid Wrench sucks. Try to use KROIL. Fantastic stuff. Sounds like somebody didn't use U joints for Aluminum.

[Billy Mild]

Axle nut should have about 160+lbft of torque on it, so you'll need something hefty. Also, Liquid Wrench sucks. Try to use KROIL. Fantastic stuff. Sounds like somebody didn't use U joints for Aluminum.

I have always used Liquid Wrench the rust penetrating oil and it works pretty well.

Right now my axleahaft will not come off the yoke that goes to the wheel bearing. I haven't taken it all apart menaing the shaft is still in the car. I will try to get a picture.

[Billy Mild]

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oe-gm/14076924

Is this the correct washer or seal that go behind the axle nut on the hub bearing? My washers are in rough shape.

[geezer]

Washer behind the axle nut is GM# 562249.

[Fully Vetted]

Axle nut should have about 160+lbft of torque on it, so you'll need something hefty. Also, Liquid Wrench sucks. Try to use KROIL. Fantastic stuff. Sounds like somebody didn't use U joints for Aluminum.

Gibbs works like a dream as well.

[Billy Mild]

So I ended up removing the yoke and axleshaft. After doing this the yoke basically fell off after I put a little pressure on it. I can't believe it wouldn't release while the yoke was attached to the Hub.

So I tried to save time and just cost me more time. Gotta love it.

[Fully Vetted]

Live and learn. Glad you got it done.