88 Camry side gear shaft removal?

[markedward1]

I want to remove the side gear shaft on my 88 camry.

The shaft is on the driver's side.

I already have the CV axle off.

Some say to use a pry bar.

Some say to use a slide hammer.

If this side gear is forced off, will any harm be done.

My tranny type is S51, 5 speed manual transmission.

[toyomoho]

Not sure what you mean by side gear.

[markedward1]

The side gear shaft according to Haynes and the Toyota manual is aka the

intermediate shaft, left or right side.


This shaft is the "intermediate" connection between the CV (Constant

Velocity) Axle and the transmission itself = CV axle to intermediate or side

gear shaft to the tranny (three parts total).


I am dealing with the left (driver) side which after consulting with the

internet and a respected general auto mechanic friend the conclusion is as

follows.


1. A slide hammer can be used

2. A pry bar can be used

3. Two large standard screwdrivers can be used (mechanic's choice)

4. A 2 foot crowbar can be used (my choice)

used to simply and easily pry the intermediate shaft out.

I suggest that you have an oil pan underneath the pry area because tranny

fluid will spill.


The parts you will need to replace are in any manual: seal, dust cover, snap

ring, shaft, transmission fluid, cv axle, as required.


However, you will not damage the tranny by prying off the side gear shaft.

If this free information has helped you, please let me know.

Any questions that I can answer, I will or I will try and send you in the right

direction.

[blueskypete]

Can you give me more details on how to do it with screw drivers or the crow bar?

Also, what symptoms caused you to have to replace the side gear shaft and where did you get your replacement shaft?

I've been having problems with my LF CV shaft and noticed that there seems to be more play in the flange mount on the left than the right. I'm thinking something isn't right with the LF drive shaft.

Any suggestions or insight you can provide is greatly appreciated.

pete