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jonn
14-06-09, 10:23 PM
how do u remove drive shafts off a 1.2l nova gearbox. i removed the bottom rod ends but the drive shaft wont come out of the gearbox

Paul
14-06-09, 10:26 PM
Pull it harder

Nobby
14-06-09, 10:26 PM
bottom rod ends?? Just get a thin screwdriver and tap it out or use a thin pry bar

jonn
14-06-09, 10:32 PM
ok i will try again. i even used a nail bar but could not get it out...thanks

Mike
14-06-09, 10:56 PM
Sit your @rse down with your legs under the engine area, an give it a nice short, sharp tug lol lol

Should ping out, just watch for over enthusiasm as itll connect with your sack rather nice :thumb:

Guderian
15-06-09, 05:14 PM
Tyre lever weapon of choice. Just the right thickness.

bmw156
15-06-09, 05:36 PM
i had problems before on the astra had a cold chisel long one, and just started hitting it down into where i thought should come out, got it stuck in, then the drive shaft fell out and released it lol

paddy138
15-06-09, 05:53 PM
big lever, only way