Removing rear axle

[khabel]

Is there any easy way to remove a stuck rear axle?

I am wanting to change the rear tyre but the axle doesn't want to move at all so I am unable to take the wheel off the bike.

[Smokin]

I dont know of an easy way, I use a block of wood to protect the thread and give it a healthy smack with a hammer, then use the claw end of the hammer to pull it from the other side.

Heaps of CRC may just help a bit too.

[gman]

im with smokin on this.crc lots of it let it soak over two days it works if you let it.

[Motu]

Does it have an open ended swing arm? If so you can take out the whole wheel complete with axle...and if neccessary get it pressed out.You most likely have a hollow axle too,so careful with the hammer Eugine...remove snail adjuster and spacer and put the nut back on level with the end of the thread....then lay into it with the head of your axe.

[froggyfrenchman]

In the trade we have a saying, if it dosnt move, get a bigger hammer. Although, as above use wood to protect the thread. and once it disapares into the swingarm, poke some steel bar (not screwdriver!) down the hole and hit that (gently)

Axles dont often come easily, but once its moving it should be sweet.

Some bikes, the axle threads into the swingarm, so check youres isnt one of them, or hittn will stuff the interior thread

[Ixion]

Most useful tool in the mechanic's kit. A BLOODY BIG HAMMER. Most important word in the mechanics lexicon JUDICIOUS. (Look it up if in doubt). And if the axle's bent , always a possibility on a dirt bike, maybe nothing will get it out. And remember, hammers and threads do not mix well.

[Motu]

I reckon the head of an axe is better,you get a bloody good swing - an if you lose your cool...turn it around and really teach that mother a lesson it won't forget.Trouble is you won't be riding tomorrow theen....

[Ixion]

10 pound club hammer with a 3 foot handle gives a good enough swing.

[skidMark]

If a hammer doesn't work get a bigger hammer if that doesn't work ....get an even bigger hammer.

[slob]

I usually whack it on the end with a thick piece of wood so as not to damage the thread...

[FROSTY:Me]

NO NO NO NO NO ---What are you people thinking??? Post haste my man procede to you kawasaki dealership and purchase kawasaki part no
crc 125369 and apply it liberally to all surfaces of the axle exposed
Then purchace part number FBH125 and apply 1.025 tonnes of striking force to the axle end -if that doesnt work then try part number FBH320
Or of course i could be taking the piss here

seriously--make sure all the axle lock bolts are loosened off and also try a twisting motion to break the (I dunno the right words) rust weld between the axle and axle mounts in the swingarm.
When ya finally do get it out give it a clean up with a wire wheel any smear the bugger in grease.

[skidMark]

I usually whack it on the end with a thick piece of wood so as not to damage the thread...

a bigger piece of wood then lol

[riffer]

Wouldn't a rubber hammer work too?

[Marmoot]

use a strong piece of metal (an unused chisel or another rear axle would be good) and tap lightly with hammer to knock off the sticky bits in the inside.

After a while it will start to move.

CRC can help.

[cheese]

you'll probably need new bearings too then.....