im bout to go replace my front passenger side axel, never done it before. got a manual and a friend to help that knows about as much as me but were good at figuring stuff out. will i need any spcial tools? do i need to drain my tranny fluid? if so refill it with how much of what?(ya i know tranny fluid but what wieght or whatever) any other tips from those of you that have done it would help thanks.

90 civic dx hatch 5spd d15b2

 

just take the axle out and put the new one in eeeezzzzzzz

 

 

well if ur pulling out the passenger axle id drain the fluid first and make sure u got air tools or a long pipe for the axle nut.

 

I will tell you that you don't need a pickle fork for the lower ball joint. take a look at it, there are areas on either side of the cup where the ball joint mounts that honda put there to be smacked with a hammer. a couple o' good whacks and it usually pops free. No damage to ball joint boots and no need to buy a ball joint tool.

 

what kinda tranny fluid should i use when i refill it?

i hope walmart carries it cause its 10pm here.

 

if its a stick shift >10w30 motor oil

 

really? normal motor oil? huh.

ya its a 5 speed.

 

10w30 should be fine...but fill it up with some Honda MTF or GM Syncromesh when you have the time...

 

you need a 32mm socket to take off the nut on the end of the axle. Also a ball joint seperator and 14mm socket 17mm socket and 17mm wrench. I think that covers it all maybe a 4 way to take off your lug nuts.. Also maybe a hammer.

 

to bad i dont have a 32mm

 

I've never had to drain my fluid when changing axles.

 

i have an 88 crx si, and all the tools i used were:

open/closed wrenches:
(2) 17 mm
(2) 14 mm

socket wrenches:
(1) 17 mm
(1) 32 mm

you'll also need a breaker bar to get the hub nut off and a counter...its about an hour or an hour and half to get it done...i've just done mine...

don't forget you'll need a torque wrench too...its not so hard, have fun...

 

guess i need a puller too, me and my friend attempted it last night.. we couldnt get the bolt out for ****, the one with the castle nut and cotter pin in it on the bottom (lower ball joint?) we got the nut off but the bolt wouldnt come out. we hit it from different angles for like an hour and then quit. you guys know any tricks?

 

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Hit it harder with a bigger hammer...then if that doesn't work, use a balljoint seperator, but take care not to tear or cut the boot on the balljoint.

 

A 32 mm socket is absolutely necessary. If your hammer isn't working correctly, you obviously need a bigger hammer.