dlewis2583

hey fellas quick question...i have a 97 Accord SE and just recently ive noticed that when i make left turns, i hear this knocking noise. It doesnt make the noise when turning right. What could it be?

nus_dogg

It's your axle. I'd inspect both to see what the boot condition looks like.

dlewis2583

I replaced my right axle 3 months ago. it literally came off while i was driving...thanks nus!

nus_dogg

Anytime bro.

Yeah, everytime you hear a clicking/knocking noise while you turn, it's always a axle problem.

dlewis2583

bet so i guess i have to fork over another $175....that's wassup

nus_dogg

I bought mines from Carquest for only 60-70 bucks a piece with core returned. I guess you're talking about Honda Geniune axles?

dlewis2583

no this at a local Goodyear shop here (birmingham, al)..it was 75 for the axle and $100 for labor

WOW !

axles are cake to change u could saved 100 bones on the labor

dlewis2583

@WOW---really? that sucks! well...bro it was one of those situations...it fell off as i was driving, needed it to be fixed, Dad was outta town so.....have u changed them urself? is there a DIY thread u can post?

nus_dogg

I do mines myself. It takes me no more than 20 mins maybe. I got my own air gun and air compressor at home, so the job gets done quicker.

dlewis2583

might have to rent both of those...is there a DIY thread?

dansaleen_04

you dont need to rent those tools. all you need is some socket wrenches and sockets, ball joint remover or just a good pry bar and thats it really. Oh and probably the most important tool, a I believe it is a 32mm socket for the spindle nut. Dont know if there is a DIY thread but hit me up and I can guide you step by step.

dlewis2583

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chikin pickle

It's a 36 mm socket.
You can do it with hand tools. You will however, need a drift or large screwdriver and a ball joint separator.

WOW !

DLEWIS .... here is a link gl its cake even if u dont work on cars its easy its removing nuts and puting them back lol the link is for a civic but its all basicly the same bolts and bolt location first one will prob take bout 45 mins next one prob be lik a 15 min thing lol i have chnage axles on the side of the highway in mins . gl here ya go hope it helps out next time . https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/faq-axle-replacement-tutorial-pics-382416/

djkurious

Also to remove that lower ball joint, here is a trick that i use with a Sears craftsman socket:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISY8bGof3bQ

Also, cb7tuner has about 2 DIY threads that I have used once or twice with pics.

Check the DIY threads.

dlewis2583

Appreciate all the info fellas! I'll update you guys thursday, since im off and will have time 2 work on the car...

nus_dogg

Yeah, my passenger side needs to be replaced as well since the outter boot is all ripped with grease everywhere. I bought a used Honda one, so I'mma swap it out before it rolls out this coming Spring!!

dlewis2583

i actually noticed that on the drivers side...i was washing my rims and there wasnt alot of brake dust, but when i sprayed the tires, black stuff started coming out, my dad told me to take the tire off and it was just black grease everywhere...