Stuck front Axle of 1985 125M

[Bernard3rd]

Hello All,

I'm attempting to tear down the front wheel and brake assembly for my 85 125M. However, I have gotten everything else disassembled, but I am stuck here.

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Can anyone tell me how to remove the front axle from the housing/Panel?

Also, my untrained eye thinks that these shoes are shot. Can anyone with a trained eye confirm?

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Much Appreciated!

[Gabriel]

Unless you're on a very tight budget...toss the shoes. $35 will get you front and rear at G&H discount ATV supply.

As for the axle....try to avoid beating it although I have had to do it. Soak it liberally and repeatedly (sometimes for a few days) with a good penetrating oil like Kroil or PB blaster. You may even have to put a little heat to it. You might also try soaking it in a bath of Evaporust for a day or two. Be patient, it was put in there....it'll come out.

[ArizonaATC]

Unless you're on a very tight budget...toss the shoes. $35 will get you front and rear at G&H discount ATV supply.

As for the axle....try to avoid beating it although I have had to do it. Soak it liberally and repeatedly (sometimes for a few days) with a good penetrating oil like Kroil or PB blaster. You may even have to put a little heat to it. You might also try soaking it in a bath of Evaporust for a day or two. Be patient, it was put in there....it'll come out.

This and I wanted to add that if you beat the axle end use a block of wood on the end so you dont damage it

[Bernard3rd]

Thanks guys. I appreciate it, and I just happen to have the specific type of oil that Gabriel mentioned.

[Bernard3rd]

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Finally - now removed - much thanks for the suggestions

[350for350]

That's good news.