I have a 95 CX Hatch with a B18B1 motor, recently the diff on the LS tranny went so i bought a 94 GSR tranny.

I got the tranny and everything fit fine except the passenger side axle, it is too short. Im using 98 Integra LS axle from the car i got the b18b1 from.

As far as i know i thought that all integra axle are the same except ITR 36mm axle?

Has anyone run into this problem? do i need a GSR passenger side axle?

Did some search and GSR and LS axle are the same part number, why wont it fit -.-

 

I have a 99gsr trans in my 95LS.. no problems with axles...could it be bacuse its a civic hatch?

 

I dont know what is wrong with this thing, the axle is the right one. I measure a LS and a GSR axle and they are the same.

 

No, they are not different lengths. Problem with axles is that over time, the bearings/grease doesn't work as well with normal wear&tear. The inner cv joint can also retract/extend like the outer, but if the inner joint doesn't extend far enough, then it may seem like the axle is too short.

I had this happen on both my axles, ended up getting a reman'd axle, looked at them side by side, and look the same, but the new one fit fine.

I opened up an old axle I didn't need anymore and found the grease was thicker than the new grease that came with the rebuild kits.

 

Here are some pics showing the problem




With the lower balljoint in the LCA, the axle is way too short.




If i have the axle sit flush with the hub, it would be impossible to get the lower balljoint into the LCA

Edit: Picture are taken with axle fully seated in the tranny

 

Yes, I remember those problems. Save yourself the trouble and go get a warrantied shaft from Autozone/Napa/parts store.