Axle Stuck

[runner9]

2013 Explorer Sport Attempting to remove drivers' side cv shaft it popped loose came out about an inch then hung up and won't come out any farther, i have tried slide hammer and pry bars with no success, is it possible the retainer ring is hung up behind the bearing in the transmission? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[mguy13sport]

Is it bent? Why is it being replaced and is there a chance its damaged? You should feel a pop then it should slide on out. The passenger side is held on with a bracket that bolts to the motor

 

[runner9]

Is it bent? Why is it being replaced and is there a chance its damaged? You should feel a pop then it should slide on out. The passenger side is held on with a bracket that bolts to the motor

Not bent, I'm replacing it due to clicking noise when I turn sharp, I had to replace the wheel hub so I figured I'd do both at the same time. It popped loose but only came out an inch or so and moves in and out about a half inch freely but won't come out

 

[peterk9]

Have you checked this thread? Clicking Noise While Turning- FIX

Peter

 

[runner9]

Have you checked this thread? Clicking Noise While Turning- FIX

Peter

I'm beyond the point of reinstalling the cv shaft, the cv shaft is definitely bad, I don't know what would cause it to get hung up after it popped out of the groove that holds it in.