how do I remove the half shaft from the rear diff box?

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Does the half shaft just "pop" out from the gear box as I am told or is there a trick?

I have the rear torn down so I can replace the wheel bearings but am stuck on removing the half shaft. I do not want to "muscle" it ( I haven't broken anything to this point). Any tricks or just pry it out?

I have ordered the coil springs and struts from Rockauto.com and rear bearing/hub assembly from autopartsdirecttoyou.com. Replaced the front bearings about 3 months ago. Next I guess will be the transmission...

Any advice on uploading pictures?

thanks in advance for any assistance.

 

[satyr64]

search tool can be your friend

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222966

 

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Thank you!!

 

[OfficeVisit]

used hub puller instead

Glad I didn't pull the shaft out as it was not required. Once everything was unbolted from the spindle I used a hub puller from AutoZone and the spindle easily came off.