CV axle replacement
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CV axle replacement
Next project is a CV axle replacement, passenger side. Had new tires mounted, and they showed me the boot had split. Is there a how to thread here somewhere? I have replaced one once, with the help of my Dad, who was an ASE Master Tech in the '80s. That job was on an '86 Nissan Stanza, 25+ years ago. I know we needed a slide hammer to pop it out of the transaxle. Also I noticed on parts websites that ABS and non-ABS were different, but I think all of this series have it? Mine is a '98 SE, and thanks in advance. This site has been a lot of help!
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I think this is the best we have....
https://www.gmforum.com/mechanical-1...lle-se-296711/
More than likely, you have ABS. Best way to verify, turn your steering all the way to the right or left, stick your head inside the wheel well and look for the wire(not brake line) going to the inner side of the hub.
https://www.gmforum.com/mechanical-1...lle-se-296711/
More than likely, you have ABS. Best way to verify, turn your steering all the way to the right or left, stick your head inside the wheel well and look for the wire(not brake line) going to the inner side of the hub.
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I agree 99.999% chance it has antilock. Hardest part for me (same platform, 1997 LeSabre) was getting the half-shaft out of the bearing.
Disclaimer: Use at your own risk, always be safe, don't take risks, don't do anything, this is not a guarantee, mileage may vary, professional driver on a closed course, past performance not necessarily indicative of future results, always buckle up, consult your physician, yada, etc., yada. My short version of the procedure:
1. Remove that big half-shaft nut
2. Jack up corner
3. Take wheel off
4. Take caliper off
5. Take rotor off
6. Remove three bolts holding bearing assembly
7. Disconnect antilock wire
8. Loosen bearing assembly as if you're pulling it out, but you're not because the half-shaft is still stuck in there (some careful pounding might be needed)
9. Get your big ol' puller out and press that half shaft out of the bearing assembly
10. Mark which way is up on the bearing assembly then place it carefully aside
11. Get under the car with a medium-sized screwdriver or small pry bar
12. Carefully pop the half-shaft out (might want to have a pan handy to catch a bit of transmission oil)
13. Put in the new half-shaft
14. Undo all that stuff you did in steps 1 through 11
15. Start engine
16. Let engine warm up at least five minutes
17. Make sure transmission fluid is at least at the low end of the range
18. Drive around normally for ten minutes
19. Check transmission fluid level and fill as needed until full
20. (optional) Make Christmas ornament out of old half-shaft
Disclaimer: Use at your own risk, always be safe, don't take risks, don't do anything, this is not a guarantee, mileage may vary, professional driver on a closed course, past performance not necessarily indicative of future results, always buckle up, consult your physician, yada, etc., yada. My short version of the procedure:
1. Remove that big half-shaft nut
2. Jack up corner
3. Take wheel off
4. Take caliper off
5. Take rotor off
6. Remove three bolts holding bearing assembly
7. Disconnect antilock wire
8. Loosen bearing assembly as if you're pulling it out, but you're not because the half-shaft is still stuck in there (some careful pounding might be needed)
9. Get your big ol' puller out and press that half shaft out of the bearing assembly
10. Mark which way is up on the bearing assembly then place it carefully aside
11. Get under the car with a medium-sized screwdriver or small pry bar
12. Carefully pop the half-shaft out (might want to have a pan handy to catch a bit of transmission oil)
13. Put in the new half-shaft
14. Undo all that stuff you did in steps 1 through 11
15. Start engine
16. Let engine warm up at least five minutes
17. Make sure transmission fluid is at least at the low end of the range
18. Drive around normally for ten minutes
19. Check transmission fluid level and fill as needed until full
20. (optional) Make Christmas ornament out of old half-shaft
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