GOOD ADVICE! another way to get the joint off is to use
   a punch on the center hole in the end of the axle. Do not
   use a socket on the end of the axle eather. This will mushroom
   the axle also!.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Sat, 6 Dec 1997, kenneth d lewis wrote:

> If the axles will not come out of the CV joint once you remove the C-clip
> _DO NOT HAMMER _ on the axle ends to force them out! You will mushroom
> the ends ever so slightly. Use a gear puller. If they are stuck bad have
> them pressed out. About 15% of the ones I have worked on were stubborn.
> Drive Safely & Good Luck
> Ken Lewis     <Kernersville NC, The Heart of the Triad>
> 86 VW Transporter Double Cab Pickup
> 60 Porsche T-5 Coupe
> 85 VW GL Vanagon<Elvis>lives again!
>