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Changing CV axle... tips?

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alphatarget1

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I remember trying to do a timing belt before and the problem was we couldn't get the crankshaft pulley nut off. I think the axle nut is the hardest thing to get out... Aside from that, what other tools will I need? ANy tips?
 
A badass impact gun.

Other than that, a long pipe and a breaker bar. I had to buy a 3/4" breaker after we broke two 1/2" on one axle nut on my MR2.
 
I don't recall it being too difficult when I did it. Don't you just pretty much separate the wheel hub assembly from the lower control arm, then pull the assembly toward you to let the CV axle slide out?

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I can't recall if you had to detach the brake caliper or not... but if you do that, won't the assembly also come apart?
 
Aikouka said:
I don't recall it being too difficult when I did it. Don't you just pretty much separate the wheel hub assembly from the lower control arm, then pull the assembly toward you to let the CV axle slide out?

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I can't recall if you had to detach the brake caliper or not... but if you do that, won't the assembly also come apart?
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It's been a while since I pulled mine, but the worst part by far was breaking the axle nut free.
 
Depends on the setup, but generally:

Loosen axle nut on the ground, might need a piece of pipe for leverage.. use a swinghandle and not a ratchet.
Remove bolts to differential, usually hex socket but they can be triple square - if they are, chances are you'll need to buy a socket. If you use a hex socket you may strip them.
Then depending on the suspension this step may vary, but usually you have to pop the balljoint out from under the steering knuckle / wheel bearing housing thing. Might be a fair bit of effort to pop the joint out if the anti-sway bar is heavy.
Once you've got that out, you can swing the strut/knuckle out a bit, so there should be room to clear the halfshaft.
Installation is reverse of removal 😛

Shouldn't have to touch the brakes, but no guarantees. might vary a bit on your suspension as well.
 
Hardest part for me was getting the axle out of the transaxle. Not a lot of room for leverage and on one side the only leverage point the transaxle case.

Not a fun job.
 
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