Sup Guys, my axle is clicking away and I just bought a new axle. Can someone tell me in 4 to 5 steps what to remove in order to swap it? I was told the hub bolt but thats about it. Will I need to remove the brakes, unbolt control arms? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!

 

I just re & re'd one of mine to change the axle seal so here it goes.

1- Loosen the lug nuts(19mm) and axle nut(32mm)
2- Raise and support the vehicle with proper jackstands
3- Remove wheel
4- Unbolt the damper fork (17mm bottom & 14mm top)
5- Unbolt & separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle (17mm & cotter pin)
6- Pry the axle from the transmission (a big flat head screwdriver or pry bar will do the trick)

Install is reverse of removal. Make sure you have a manual to check the torque specs on everything when you bolt it back together.


Modified by immorality at 11:22 PM 6/25/2008


Modified by immorality at 11:23 PM 6/25/2008

 

Thanks bro....much appreciated!

 

You're welcome. It's nice to give back once in a while. If you run into problems I'll do my best to help.

 

seeing one thing that you did not have.

Drain oil out of tranny.

Mine always tends to leak a little when i do axle swaps.