2007 expy rear cv axle removal

[billyfrancis40]

I have been working on my suspension of this 07 I got. I plan on doing the rear struts but when I looked I noticed the drive rear cv axle is not seated and looks short like it’s not the correct one or it’s just not seated correctly. Is there a guide on what needs removed to take this of to inspect it before I try to find out which axle I need thanks

 

[billyfrancis40]

Also it says I have axle 16 here are some pics of it

 

[Frank Wilson]

I have been working on my suspension of this 07 I got. I plan on doing the rear struts but when I looked I noticed the drive rear cv axle is not seated and looks short like it’s not the correct one or it’s just not seated correctly. Is there a guide on what needs removed to take this of to inspect it before I try to find out which axle I need thanks

Look in the General Discussion forum. Service Manuals.

 

[Frank Wilson]

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[billyfrancis40]

Thanks can anyone with a 3rd gen possibly take a pic or have a pic of the rear cv shafts not too sure it’s suppose to be out of the differential like that

 

[Hamfisted]

I can't tell from the picture, but that looks like the seal that came out with the axle. Like maybe the C-clip broke or wasn't installed in some previous work? Where did you find this honey hole of a project ?
An axle code 16 is an open 3.73 axle . No limited slip, or posi-traction.
Definitely drain and refill the gear oil. You probably have water in it if the seal is out. A new seal should come with a new C-clip.


What it should look like ....








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[4g6663Turbo]

His shaft is correct and that’s not the axle seal. That is just a dust boot that was included with the new axle. Pry that dumb thing off because the shaft won’t go in far enough with it on.