1995 Honda Passport - CV Boot and Axle Replacement
 

Okay, so my mechanic spent all day trying to get the axle portion out of
the differential to no avail. Did not use an inner CV boot puller with
a slide hammer -- didn't own one. Was trying to pry it out, whatever he
could, without damaging the transmission, etc. Gave me back the car
after putting it back together and said he couldn't do the job.

I am going to buy a tool online to get the job done: an inner CV boot
puller with slide hammer is what I've apparently found for purchase.

My mechanic had such a hard time, he says, trying to get this thing out;
am I going to have any good luck using this CV puller? I've seen two
advertised online: one with an open rate of 63mm and the other one with
an open rate of 49mm.

For this vehicle, Honda Passport, which one is required?

Thanks in advance.

I'm assuming at this point that because the mechanic was trying to pry
the axle out on only one side that force was being exerted on the other
side and the special clips inside on the axle shaft were being wedged up
inside the shaft and that the CV puller will pull straight out on all
sides and hopefully this thing will pop right outta there.

Anyone else had any issues such as this? With better results? I hope.

Aaron