How can i unlock a back axel it moves a ways the it just stops

Question

How can i unlock a back axel it moves a ways the it just stops

Answer 1

Take the plate off the rear end (differential) and have a bowel under it when you do, the problem is in there, an axle is just a rod with splines on it, the movement takes place in the differential, you might have just had a retainer come loose and jam the gears.

Answer 2

"unlock a back axel?" From what??

"it moves a ways" No clue what this means. Do you mean it moves a specific distance???

If so, if it just stops, possibly something it bent or blocking/jamming it?

Would help if you give specific distance it moves & if that distance is consistent & also to what the axle is too. A bike, motorcycle, lawn mower, car.....

Answer 3

Please clarify the question

Answer 4

layman's terms please

Answer 5

open diff cover

drain fluid into catch pan

unbolt two cap bolts

remove c-clips

Good luck