'97 Civic Axle Change
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'97 Civic Axle Change
I just looked through some DIY threads on changing out the axles on my 97 Civic. I am the original owner of this car. It has 245k miles and runs great. However, it has started the telltale pops and grinds when turning. This job looks very doable to me, but I have a few questions.
1. Where is a good place to buy replacement axles? I'll probably want to do both sides.
2. How much should I expect to spend to do this myself?
3. What else should I consider doing while I've got it apart? Struts? Ball Joints?
1. Where is a good place to buy replacement axles? I'll probably want to do both sides.
2. How much should I expect to spend to do this myself?
3. What else should I consider doing while I've got it apart? Struts? Ball Joints?
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1. I got mine at a local auto parts stole. Some say remans are crap but ive never had a problem with them.
2. I think I spent between 70-80 on mine with core change
3. Anything that needs replacing down there you might as well take it out in the first punch
2. I think I spent between 70-80 on mine with core change
3. Anything that needs replacing down there you might as well take it out in the first punch
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Re: '97 Civic Axle Change
Often the hardest part about this job is getting the axle nuts off. Everything else is usually cake.
I got NEW axles at NAPA with lifetime for $80 each, that was 4 years ago don't know if they still cost the same. I've put ~30K miles on them so far.
x2 on the oil seals, usually about $7-$10 each. Other than that, check front end components for play/wear (wheel bearings, upper/lower ball joints, bushings and tie rods). There are YouTube videos that show you how to check these parts, in case you don't know how. Inspect brake system and shocks for leaks.
I got NEW axles at NAPA with lifetime for $80 each, that was 4 years ago don't know if they still cost the same. I've put ~30K miles on them so far.
x2 on the oil seals, usually about $7-$10 each. Other than that, check front end components for play/wear (wheel bearings, upper/lower ball joints, bushings and tie rods). There are YouTube videos that show you how to check these parts, in case you don't know how. Inspect brake system and shocks for leaks.
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Re: '97 Civic Axle Change
You just need some leverage to get those axles nuts off. I got a ~4' piece of black plumbing pipe that fits over the end my 1/2" breaker bar. Like butta.
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It helps if a buddy pushes/gives a love bump on the end of the axle with a wood block and sledge to pop the c-clip back into the diff when installing the new axles. Just be sure to guide the axle in carefully to avoid damaging the seals. Inspect the sealing surface area on the new axles for burrs scratches at the time of purchase.
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