'06 cvpi rear end...

[papiichuulo]

what is this and how in da *ahem* does it come out?? This is inside of the rear end and is keeping me from getting the axles out so I can R&R the wheel/axle seal.

[way2old]

That is the lock for the limited slip rear end you have. You can put vice grips on it and it will pull out.

[papiichuulo]

Originally Posted by way2old

That is the lock for the limited slip rear end you have. You can put vice grips on it and it will pull out.

Could you explain how that would pull out with vice-grips?? This "thing" is in the shape of an "S" with openings that are opposite of each other. If you pull on it from one side that is open, the other, or opposite, side will catch on the closed side...

here I am pointing to the open side of this "lock" and the exposed tip of the axle...


same shot now pointing to the other side of the lock, no opening...


here, I spun the lock around 180 degress, the side that had exposed axle tip is now closed...


and vice-versa...


here's the c-clip I need to get out to remove the axle...

[way2old]

One other thing to try. Your axle may be hitting on the wheel speed sensor. These need to be either removed, or the bolt loosened and the sensor pulled back in fr enough to allow the axle to go in enough to remove the clips.That is when the "S" clip will come out if needed. Sorry for not thinking more before responding.