The half shafts are currently winning!
I've removed the 4 bolts either side that hold the halfshafts in, but my arms now hurt lots as the halfshafts refuse to shift.
Is there something obvious that I should have done or do I need to go down the gym and build up my muscles before attempting round 2?
Any help appreciated even if it is just calling me a weakling!
Ok, it seems as though I was being hasty (& weak!) the result of round 2 is in and I won, that axle was no match for me honest.
Sorry had to share this with you as when the other half gets home I'll probably just get a 'that's nice dear'. She just
doesn't understand.
However, if there's anyone in the cheltenham or gloucester area that needs to borrow a slide hammer, give me a shout and I'm sure I can help
There is another way . .
It is possible to put a masonary chisel through from the back of the hub so that the end rests on the back of the bit you are trying to remove. You
can then hit it with a big hammer and it will move. Might take a few hits, but far better that slide hammers
Just thought I'd add my tale of woe...
Removed first half shaft with ease.... almiost fell out once i tickled it 
2nd one.. well in the end after heating banging u name it.. the bearing halved around the circumference leaving me to burn the remainder from the
axle...
So... all is not straight forward at times.. Great fun!
I drove my cortina down the road & round a left hander one day & the offside driveshaft just popped staight out off the
bearing.......................... didn't half drive funny for 50yards until it stopped, still doing 70 standing still!
Perhaps I should have tried that, but my engine's not running at the moment!
(I must be a wimp because my arms still ache after using that slide hammer!)
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Originally posted by Hornet
2nd one.. well in the end after heating banging u name it.. the bearing halved around the circumference leaving me to burn the remainder from the axle...
So... all is not straight forward at times.. Great fun!