Tried everything,Passenger axle stuck in Tranny

[Ground Rat]

Hey Guys, I was driving home Sat when my Passenger side halfshaft Failed at the transmission end. I have never experienced this problem in all my years and was lucky enough to pull over before total separation. Well, I towed her home,jacked her up for what I thought would be a 45 min max axle swap, and 2 days later still scratching head. I searched all threads, used pry bars,a BF slide hammer,drift punch,and Harsh language but no dice; she is still stuck in Transmission. I have pulled axles from many cars before and Never, and I mean Never had this difficulty. If no answers then guess have to shame myself and take her to a transmission shop. HELP!!!!!!
BTW its an ATX

Happy 4th

 

[projectSHO89]

Maybe the cir-clip has deformed....

I had an old Probe with a driver's side axle with the same problem. Finally got a long enough lever (steel pipe on a pry bar) that I popped it loose.

There's no secret, it's just going to take more force. Either you or the shop will have to do it, it's just a question as to who will be taking responsibility if it breaks something inside inside the diferential......

Steve

 

[Ground Rat]

Yes...transmission shop able to get the inner joint of axle out without damaging tranny and all for a measly $75 plus tax(I supplied rebuilt axle). However they did forget to retighten the sway-br endlink to strut so I will be calling them shortly. One reason I dont like anyone else touching my car.