Half shaft removal?

[2000Outback]

Hi Folks:

I am in the process of replacing the clutch in my Outback.

In order to get the tranny out -- How are the half shafts removed?

Thanks

Tom:confused:

[meier motor sports]

2 ways. use a pry bar and pry them out of the trans. or use a punch and punch out the roll pin and then remove the cv joint from the axel pin. also using a pry bar

[derffred]

It's easy... I replaced my right front axle a few weeks ago. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle, disconnect your shock from the steering knuckle, remove the 32mm axle nut; then do what Meier stated above.

[2000Outback]

I was hoping to avoid the alignment but what is, is what is.

Thanks again

[meier motor sports]

remove the lower ball joint and swing the whole strut knuckle assembly out to remove only the axle to transmission connection. your camber and toe will not be effected. you may also need to remove the outer tie rod from the knuckle

[derffred]

Just mark the bolt and where the knuckle meets the shock.. that's what I did...