97 txt broken axle

[Bayou boy]

Hey, guys. My kids managed to snap an axle off of our ez go. My problem is after removing the snap ring, I can't grab onto the shaft to remove it. Anyone have a good trick to remove it without dropping the rear end? Thanks in advance!

[cgtech]

you could remove the diff cover and wedge a prybar in the other end of the axle shaft to wedge it out a little.

[Bayou boy]

Originally Posted by cgtech

you could remove the diff cover and wedge a prybar in the other end of the axle shaft to wedge it out a little.

Ok thanks, that's what I was thinking. If I remove the cover, will I be able to see the axle on that end? Also, does the cover have a gasket or will I need to use a seal to put it back on?

[scottyb]

We always used RTV silicone gasket. Remember to fill the pan with 30wt motor oil before re-installing.

[Bayou boy]

Thank y'all. I will get after it this weekend.

[Bayou boy]

Does anyone have a good website to order an axle on?

[bigstik40]

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[Golf cart guy]

Get a factory axle, or youll have another broken axle.

As far as pulling it out, Ive had great success with being able to grab the end with a pair of vise grips.

[sonnysmith]

I have used a drill and bit. drill a hole in the axle, then use a self tapping screw. That has worked for me.
Maybe not the way a pro would do it, but it saves dropping the pan.

Sonny

[Bayou boy]

Originally Posted by sonnysmith

I have used a drill and bit. drill a hole in the axle, then use a self tapping screw. That has worked for me.
Maybe not the way a pro would do it, but it saves dropping the pan.

Sonny

This is exactly what I did. Thanks for the tip, worked like a charm.