# 2000 e825 Axle Removal

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e825-axle-removal/24811>\
**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [July 31, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e825-axle-removal/24811 "2022-07-31T19:19:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![Po6ept](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a4c791/32.png) [@Po6ept](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Po6ept)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e825-axle-removal/24811/1 "2022-07-31T19:19:43Z")

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I’m not understanding how the axle is connected to the transmission. I see a snap-ring on the transmission seal, but the axle seems to be designed to slip over a shaft. Is it supposed to slip off or do I need to remove that snap-ring first? I read the manual and searched for an answer but I’m not getting it.

Can anyone help with the secret?

Thank you!

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**Author:** ![AssyRequired](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/assyrequired/32/7621_2.png) [@AssyRequired](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AssyRequired)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e825-axle-removal/24811/2 "2022-07-31T19:28:03Z")

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There is an internal spring clip that kinda holds it in place.  
It should just pull straight off. Straight. Not cocked off one way or the other.

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**Author:** ![Po6ept](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a4c791/32.png) [@Po6ept](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Po6ept)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e825-axle-removal/24811/3 "2022-07-31T19:43:58Z")

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Thank you for the answer. I’m replacing the axle so I tried pulling it hard. I also tried using two large screwdrivers to apply outward tension while pulling on the axle shaft. I’m having no luck at all. I don’t want to damage the transmission so I haven’t resorted to a slide hammer yet…

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**Author:** ![AssyRequired](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/assyrequired/32/7621_2.png) [@AssyRequired](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AssyRequired)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2022, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e825-axle-removal/24811/4 "2022-07-31T19:49:44Z")

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Its more of a slight pressure and a little rock and roll action.

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**Author:** ![Po6ept](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a4c791/32.png) [@Po6ept](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Po6ept)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e825-axle-removal/24811/5 "2022-07-31T20:26:51Z")

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Got it! Once you explained the design, I figured there might be some rust in there. I bent the little tube back on a can of PB Blaster and gave it a few shots. A half hour later, as I was showing my wife what I’ve been doing for the past 3 hours, it popped right apart.

Thanks again!