The next step may be heating then rotating the puller to see if a combination of pulling/heat will break it loose. This is by far the most frustrating issue I have ever encountered while working on a car. I can't believe this thing is seized in the splines and pull not easily come out with a puller ...

Here is a picture of my last attempt with the puller using an air hammer ratchet with no success.

I was afraid of that suggestion. I have tried about everything minus heating it up with a propane torch. I have tried a gear puller after cutting notches in the collar sleeve, using an air hammer ratchet, to no avail. It will not move from the output shaft the least bit. I am running out of ideas as ...

Finally removed the angle gear/differential from the transmission. Now to the dreaded removal of the collar sleeve. I can not get the sleeve to pull out of the transmission. Are there any tips on how to remove the sleeve without cutting holes to use a puller etc?

I am finally at the point to remove the angle gear. However, when I try to remove it from the transmission it will slide of the collar sleeve approximately two inches but will not come all of the way off. Anyone else run into this issue? I have all five bolt removed and the drive shaft. Nothing ...

Need any advice in diagnosing issues with my wife's 2004 S60R. I noticed the AWD was not functioning correctly this past winter. Only the front wheels were getting power. Anyway, I took the car to the dealer for a diagnosis. They stated that a new angle gear was needed at $2500. Due to my mistrust ...