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    Broken Axle - Outback ( way outback )

    I suspect the high lift jack handle is fitting OVER the broken axle enough to not drive it out. The solid shaft punch with sledge should move the axle end enough to remove c clip. Hard to tell from here without measurements of all the affected parts.
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    Broken Axle - Outback ( way outback )

    You are going to need a replacement axle. Measure the correct axle diameter on the splines that go thru the gear. Your "punches" will need to be smaller than this measurement. I would use a solid shaft to drive the broken axle end inward to remove c clip. Hopefully this will loosen the material...
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    Broken Axle - Outback ( way outback )

    I would want to KNOW that a 10 bolt rear end was usable (not just a salvage yard core) before going to the trouble of changing one in a remote location. High mile 10 bolt rears are not on the dependable list. I would prefer a 1"pressed steel shaft material or cold rolled shaft material over 1"...
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    Broken Axle - Outback ( way outback )

    Yeah, But that was Gimpy!! LOL Hey, I am for anything that works!
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    Broken Axle - Outback ( way outback )

    I don't think that is a hole in cover. Metal fragments that have collected on magnet. If axle broke with all 4 wheels pulling how is it going to make it out with front wheel drive only? Just a thought? Tough luck situation!
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    Broken Axle - Outback ( way outback )

    Sounds like jack handle and mallet not big and heavy enough to get the job done. I would take a SOLID shaft that will fit in axle tube and a 10 to 20 pound sledge hammer and move that broken axle inward. If it won't move a bigger hammer is usually needed. It will move inward and probably the...
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