slow_low_eddie

So I changed out my driver side cv axle no problem. I was starting to remove the passenger side axle and the damn castle nut decides to be a PITA. I tried and tried and tried to loosen it but I'm sure it's seized.

Anyway, I read online I can just remove the lower control arm and I should be able to move parts aside to remove the axle.

Can anyone confirm this? I'm attacking this once I get off work at 1:30. Thanks!

B_Swapped93

the UCA/Tiered is easier imo vs the lca/sway bar stuff. which nut is it, the lower ball joint or upper ?

slow_low_eddie

Thanks for the quick reply. So removing the UCA is easier for you? The lower ball one. That **** is stuck. Literally. Cheater bar and all. Still no budge.

B_Swapped93

yes it's higher up thus not subject to as much road slim etc, the tierod end should be undone to then you can remove the cv.

slow_low_eddie

I have no idea what you mean by road slim? Damn. So I must remove the outer tie rod too? While searching I read that people would just remove the UCA and boom. I just want to swap the axle so then I can take it to my mechanic where we can take that damn castle nut off.

B_Swapped93

crap on the road brake dust run your finger on the bottom of the car you'll know what I mean. just the nut that holds it to the spindle(tierod) but may not be necessary.

slow_low_eddie

Oh, haha. I probably would have understood road slime or something like that. But okay, cool. I'll remove the UCA and see if that'll be enough. Thanks for the help man.

slow_low_eddie

I'm trying to remove the UCA but on the right side, it's a bit hard to reach the nut. How exactly do I remove this? Do I have to loosen the bolts from the engine bay?

slow_low_eddie

Never mind! Got it!

slow_low_eddie

Now both axles are changed. No more clicking or clunking sounds. However, driver side seems to be making a grinding noise maybe? Like a metal hitting another metal. I checked the rotor shield and it isn't hitting anything. What can it be?