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Old May 21, 2009 | 03:42 AM
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axle removal
how do you remove axles from auto transmission? most cars they just pop out these dont seem to budge do you need a special tool? thanks
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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Use a prybar. They'll come right out.
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 06:28 AM
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Don't forget the carrier bearing that bolts to the block. Passenger side axle has this. Unless the auto doesn't.
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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All MINI's have the carier bearing for the pass side axle. I thought he was asking just how to get them out of the trans. The clip on the drivers side is sometimes a pain.
 
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is that carrier bearing different for a 2003 MC versus a 2005 MCS?
 
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