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Can you move the inner axle in and out of the differential a little bit? An indication the axle is free, but just held in by the spring clip.
The spring clip can do a very good job at keeping the axle in place!!! Some axles have a slot on the side of inner CV joint body where a bar can be applied. Even then, it can be a job to pop the axle out of the differential. If you pull on the complete axle, you may just pull the inner CV joint apart with no success.
Make sure nothing besides the spring clip is holding the axle in. Then go to work at attempting to apply a rapid popping force (for use of a better word). A rapid jerk or impact to pop the axle free. Just pulling at the axle does not seem to do much. You might also try rotating the axle a little each time you try. This may give the clip a chance to position itself with the slot on the clip at the bottom of the axle shaft.
Once out, reinstalling the new axle can also is challenging. Make sure the spring clip slot is faced down when installing. Again, it requires sharp, firm shove to install.
The Camry forum had a few threads on this problem.
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