2002 Koadiak 4X4 rear axle??

[MikeDc3]

Hi all,
First post here.

I have an 02 Kodiak 4X4 with swing arm rear suspension. I have a fluid leak from the diff housing but I can't see from where with my skid on.

Anyway I have the parts breakdown for the diff in front of me and it looks like it's probably going to be the O ring by the ring gear that's leaking. I'm going to just order all the seals and o rings for the rear diff and replace them all.

I just need to find out how to get the axle shaft out. It looks like of I pull the wheels brake and both hubs the axle will come out but how? Will it just pull out 1 side or Do I need to hit it out? Which side does it come out of left or right?

Thanks for any help!!
Mike D.

Here's a pic of my machine:

[guimond47]

hi , take wheel offf, hub off and brakess off and pull hard on cv joint /axel and it will pull out of the differential