jmurphy

im replacing the driver side cv axle on my 94 civic ex, i know i have to remove the axle nut of course, and a few other bolts, then once i can take the axle off, i break the rivet clamp on the boot that connect the axle to the tranny and take it off, what do i need to do to install the cv axle to avoid installing it wrong?

DelsolVted

Theres really one one way to install the new axle. Check the axle seal to see if it needs replaced or is in good condition. Took me about 45 mins to take old axle out and put new one in.

jmurphy

alrite thanks, im doing it after i get out of school today, im hoping it all goes smoothly!

94EG8

You don't undo that clamp. Put a large scewdriver between the inner joint and the transmission and give it a quick snap to pop the inner joint out of the transmission. You will loose some transmission fluid so make sure you have some to top up the transmission when you're done.

Kuhniee

myself and a friend were going to replace my drivers side CV axel and we broke a 1/2inch extension and 2 1/2 inch ratchets.. im not talking the teeth im talking the head taht inserts into the socket... and then we got a breaker bar and that could not get it and we even used a cheater bar on the breaker bar and the nut did not budge...

jmurphy

i realized im actually taking the whole joint from the transmission not opening the boot like i was doing to take axles off from the junkyard awhile ago, so i wouldnt be breaking that clamp, my mistake. thank you very much for the heads up on the transmission fluid! How much do you think id need?

jmurphy

wow, im reaaaally hoping i dont have THAT much trouble, i had less trouble taking them off old civics in the junkyard lol

94EG8

Less than a quart IIRC, I don't recall that all that much comes out when you pull the axle.

Project Dad

do you have a crows foot(a tool to pop ball joints). Other poeple call it other names. I just put new axles in and the driver side was a pain to get out. The passenger side poped out as soon as the nut came off, but the drivers side took some wailing on the crows foot to get it to pop.

94EG8

You mean a ball joint/tie rod separator/pickle fork? The only time I've heard the term crow foot used in terms of mechanics tools is in regards to crow foot wrenches. Personally I'd sooner use a hammer and beat on the LCA, or use the we-todd-it-racing ratchet method. The pickle fork tends to rip the boot. There is a proper ball joint separator as well, but I'm not overly fond of them either.

Project Dad

pickle fork thats it, i always get that reaction when I call it a crows foot. a crows foot is actually like an open-end-wrech end that goes on a rachet/torque wrench/etc

they doo tear the boot and I will need to replace it now, but its all I had with out hitting other places (BTW still new to Honda's and learning their tips/qwirks)

94EG8

we-todd-it-racing lower ball joint removal method:

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

dub253

hi i just bought a 94 prelude si but motor not original dont kno bout tranny either... now would i just buy the axle for the 94 si can anyone help me im new here and dont know how to start post thanks

Project Dad

lol I see. Tried that one too with no luck. I used the pickle fork as my last option available

jmurphy

hi, if i can offer any advice, the only thing i can really think of is inspect them for their VIN numbers and cross reference that with a guide on how to read VINs

jmurphy

@Project Dad i dont have a pickle fork, i went through i couple faqs yesterday and saw where to hit with a hammer on the lower control arm. the faqs i found were very detailed, step by step with pics included

@94EG8 alrite thanks again for the heads up on the fluid

albertdominguez

I had the same problem with my 02 Civic. Go to Wal-Mart. Plumbing department. Pick up a propane torch kit (about $15) and heat the LCA. Be careful not to apply heat to the boot. Flame does not need to be that high. Grease will liquify and drip. Don't sweat that. If you use the method in the above video, just leave the wrench in place and after heating for a few minutes, tap the LCA with a hammer. Should pop right out. You shouldn't even break a sweat. Pickle fork will trash not only the boot, but could trash you ball joint as well.

EMinh1

nice vid