Rear axle seized --- HELP!

Marcelo · Post by **Marcelo** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 8:55 pm

Hi, boyz... <img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Waving.gif ALT=":hi"> Really happy after getting a set of Metz Sportec M1 <img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... ananna.gif ALT=":bananna"> (couldn't help pushing my thumb nail on the rubber to "gauge" softness <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> ). OK, straight to the point: bike on rear stand, rear nut undone, etc... just as described in Yamaha and Haynes service manual. Oooooooops! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> Axle doesn't slip right out. Not even hammering it ooouch! <img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... oapbox.gif ALT=":soap"> I'm afraid it's a matter of inner rust, particularly in the caliper bracket (the arm where rear caliper is bolted) which the axle gets through. Should it rotate more or less freely after releasing it from the clamp bar, uh? Any ideas? Thanks. Marcelo. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> '97 Blue/Black Ace '98 Gold/Black TDM

Post by **FZRDude** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 11:40 pm

Mine was a little snug in there as well. You may "try" lifting up on the rear wheel as you lightly "tap" on the axle with a deadblow hammer. That is how I got mine out. I put a thin coating of wheelbearing grease on it before re-installing it. Tim <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ...   Has anyone seen my keys? Dir. of Entertainment<a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top"> Eddie & the Cruisers</a> '94 FZR 1000

Post by **jjs777** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 12:26 am

as previously stated by 'dude' but also did you loosen the nuts that create the chain tension? That may be exerting force hence keeping the axle from slipping right out. -John 95 FZR1000 90 FZR1000

dragracer1951 · Post by **dragracer1951** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 7:43 am

two good points I have had axles not want to come out (swing arm pivots too) that I had to resort to a sledge hammer!! Go get yourself a piece of brass rod to use as a drift, an duse that against the axle so as to NOT beat on the axle with the hammer The idea is to transfer the hit to the axle and a deadblow just won't do that. I use a deadblow all the time to get my axle out but it ain't stuck. I also use moly grease on the axle when it goes back together You won't be able to twist the axle as it has two flats on the head to capture it in the swingarm opposite the nut... The brass drift and sledge has never failed to get one out though Jim

cvhjkdis · Post by **cvhjkdis** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 6:05 pm

Hey Marcelo, here's something you might try - If the service manual didn't say to loosen the caliper reaction rod bolts, you might try that, ( the rod that runs from the top of the rear brake caliper forward to the front of the swing arm ), You don't have to pull out the cotter pins, just loosen the bolts - both ends. Then maybe take that drift, and hit the axle in the install direction first, then try to tap it out. Don't forget to re-tighten the caliper rod bolts when it's back together. (I approved this message)Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... vhjkdis</A> at: 9/16/04 4:06 pm

awholemech · Post by **awholemech** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 12:53 am

if you are patient ,the use of penetrates prolong,deep creep etc.guaranteed to ease the removal of frozen fasteners first saturate .. tap with hammer both sides,put the nut back wards so you dont smash castle nut.next using long ass breaker bar with appropriate socket.loosen then tighten using a quick blows left then right..i have sprayed frozen fasteners for three days @every 30 to 45 min..andtap tap etc.. it WILL break loose you have to be patient!!! if you have a torch oxy acet ,, heating the axle up tap tap..is quicker...good luck!

awholemech · Post by **awholemech** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 1:01 am

i didnt realize fizzer has the 2 flat spots unabling the left and right manuver ...lean the bike over if you have to to get some kind of lube down there!!! like this old mechanic i used to work for would say "a little persaverence and some sweet oil, you can screw a cat"

Marcelo · Post by **Marcelo** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 5:34 pm

Thanks for all your advices, mates! Finally with the aid of a fellow mechanic, the rear shaft could be taken out of its oxide prison. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"> Several hard knocks with a sledge hammer softened by a piece of wood and a threaded extractor did the job a bit easier. Certainly I blessed all parts with generous amounts of grease to avoid repeating the nightmare <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> So new tyres fitted and waiting for better weather to hit the roads <img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... iker_3.gif ALT=":riding"> Cheers... <img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif ALT=":cheers"> Marcelo. '97 Blue/Black Ace '98 Gold/Black TDM

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Rear axle seized --- HELP!

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