# Removing the half-shaft from a GEM 2017 gearbox
**URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469
**Category:** GEM Forum
**Tags:** gem
**Created:** [June 15, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469 "2022-06-15T18:47:24Z")
**Posts on this page:** 16
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### Author:  [@MrAir1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MrAir1)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/1 "2022-06-15T18:47:24Z")
I there some kind of lock on this spline hub that will not let it slide off? I can get the inner end to move about 1/4" back and forth but it hits a stop or something and will not let me pull it off the spline. The wheel end is loose and I have it level. I tried using pry bars but to no avail. 2017 GEM and I see no info on how to do this?
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### Author:  [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/2 "2022-06-15T20:05:25Z")
Pry harder.
It’s just a spring clip
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### Author:  [@djgabriel2004](https://community.electricforum.com/u/djgabriel2004)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/3 "2022-06-15T21:11:58Z")
I had to remove everything from mine, half shaft was attached to the gearbox for 6 months,
Finally one day I’ve tried and it came out.
I guess @JarJarJava is right, try harder
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### Author:  [@Derrick](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Derrick)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/4 "2022-06-16T02:19:08Z")
I agree, it’s basically just luck, I fought for well over a half hour trying to get mine out and gave up. Came back out the next day and grabbed it and it just slid off. That happened 2 different times. I think you need to make sure there’s no side pressure on the shaft, it needs to came off 100% parallel to the shaft it’s on.
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### Author:  [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/5 "2022-06-16T02:41:11Z")
@Derrick
Was the car colder the next day when it slid off?
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### Author:  [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2022, 3:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/6 "2022-06-16T03:43:59Z")
you thinking shaft shrinkage?
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### Author:  [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2022, 6:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/7 "2022-06-16T06:57:21Z")
😆
Yep, thermal expansion. If the tolerances are tight, warming the metal up can make parts not fit or bind.
Depending on the fit, it sometimes doesn’t take much.
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### Author:  [@MrAir1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MrAir1)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/8 "2022-06-16T22:10:02Z")
You are all wonderful. Just give it a jerk and bam! off they came.
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### Author:  [@AssyRequired](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AssyRequired)
#### Post date: [June 17, 2022, 2:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/9 "2022-06-17T02:53:44Z")
Phrasing!!!
This topic continues to not disappoint.
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### Author:  [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)
#### Post date: [June 17, 2022, 5:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/10 "2022-06-17T05:06:29Z")
Why did you have to take your 1/2 Shafts off
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### Author:  [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)
#### Post date: [June 17, 2022, 7:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/11 "2022-06-17T07:08:50Z")
What’s wrong with taking his shaft off? It seems like a detachable shaft would be very convenient at times. Unless you misplace it. Then you get the King Missile…
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### Author:  [@MrAir1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MrAir1)
#### Post date: [June 17, 2022, 10:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/12 "2022-06-17T10:46:21Z")
I pulled the gear box so that this guy who lives on the water can change the gears. They charge more if you have a shaft sticking out when shipping.
When it comes back I will be noisy and fast. Ok, faster.
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### Author:  [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)
#### Post date: [June 17, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/13 "2022-06-17T14:08:09Z")
Here is a Tip for “Next Time” if you didn’t Take the bolts that hold down the transmission out. This will set the transmission free and allow you some wiggle room. I have used a pry-bar on 1/2 shafts that are a bit stuck just a quick pry and all of them have popped right off. Are you installing a rubber isolation kit? Or does the car already have one?
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### Author:  [@MrAir1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MrAir1)
#### Post date: [June 17, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/14 "2022-06-17T23:22:43Z")
Just a great question and comment.
1. I tried a pry-bar and no joy but after being instructed by @Old_Houseboater I did it his way and plop off they came. It is only a 2017
2. I will need some rubber isolation bushings when that gearbox comes back from the man. I don’t know where to get those skateboard bushings.
3. separate and important: where do I order brake pads for a 2017? Older I can find but 2017 is like some rare bird. Any advice? While it is torn down it is a good time to do the pads.
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### Author:  [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2022, 3:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/15 "2022-06-18T03:10:26Z")
You can give me your Address and I will send you the skateboard Bushings for No cost.
\*\*Assembly required \*\* sent me transmission Bushings @ No cost and no questions for my transmission just to help me out !!! He is awesome ! so I’m gonna do the same so you can thank “Assembly Required” for paying it forward .
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### Author:  [@MrAir1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MrAir1)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-the-half-shaft-from-a-gem-2017-gearbox/24469/16 "2022-06-18T12:15:54Z")
Oh man, how did you know it was my birthday!. No lie it really is. I will send you my address. Dave Aitken