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Stuck axle in a artic cat 550 prowler front diff

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Went to pull the front axle on a buddy's prowler today,after finding a ripped boot.but the axle had other things in mind,and the shaft came out of the coupler that goes into the diff,I've beat the hell out of it and pryed at it and she won't come out,not even the slide hammer will do it.what should I do?

I will get some pictures later

chase ledbetter Apprentice

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The detent ring on the inside of the axle releases by PUSHING IN on the axle then pry out against the diff. It's the wierdest design I've ever seen in my 24 years as a professional mechanic. It takes 2 people usually. One pushing hard straight in as the other prys out like normal.

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