iv been trying to replace my front driver side axle the only place that is left to get it out of is from the dif. but im not sure how i thought it would just slide out but no such luck. its on a 99 chevy trail blazer (s10blazer body style) i have everything else dont the other end is out of the roter part just the part that connects to the front axle is left how do i get that out?

 

It comes out with some persuasion. There is a retaining ring inside that needs to open up to slip out of the groove it slips into when the CV shaft is fully inserted. You may have to use a 5lb hammer and a block of wood to persuade it.

 

I used a cats claw pry tool to finesses it out. I believe a slide hammer is the GM recommended tool?

Just put a little more oomph on it