240sx REAR AXLE PLUG SEAL REMOVAL ? PICTURES INCLUDED !

[Aftermarke7]

Quick question for those who can help.


I am trying to remove the inner cv joint (final drive side) from the axle inorder to replace a torn boot. My understanding is that the end cap / plug seal needs to be removed first in order to reach the snap ring.


I have been hitting it with a hammer like it shows here with no success:
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Aftermarke7/240sx%20axle%20fsm_zps3foldlsm.png (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/Aftermarke7/media/240sx%20axle%20fsm_zps3foldlsm.png.html)

Any tips on how to remove the plug seal ?


http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Aftermarke7/20151114_150414_zpsdn0ggvlm.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/Aftermarke7/media/20151114_150414_zpsdn0ggvlm.jpg.html)

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Aftermarke7/20151114_132820_zpsdhet3lfy.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/Aftermarke7/media/20151114_132820_zpsdhet3lfy.jpg.html)

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b558/Aftermarke7/20151114_132827_zpstvp1dqnx.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/Aftermarke7/media/20151114_132827_zpstvp1dqnx.jpg.html)

[jedi03]

Accidentally removed mine in my rx7...it's just pressed in...

[Aftermarke7]

Accidentally removed mine in my rx7...it's just pressed in...

hmm. ok im thinking the slight rust is whats holding it in place. pb blaster time

[Aftermarke7]

got it off...!

[jedi03]

Nice! Now don't trash it like I did mine lol! I had to seal the diff output against the axle or buy a new axle