In the last several weeks I removed the Trailing Arm to change the Bushings. If you do what is needed to remove the Trailing Arm you should have plenty of room to remove the axle.

I believe that the CVJ Axle Rebuilder in Col. replaces the spiders and so on inside. If depending on what broke inside it might be able to be rebuilt.

Cutting the Can could be done with a regular hack saw except for the cramped space. If you cut the Can close to the differential and cut the Boot the can should be able to slide down the axle shaft. Then you can see what the hold up is.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel