my cv boot ripped so i decied im just going to put in 3 new axels. Can some one help and give me a web site with a "how to" or explain the steps and what i need. I have done a search and found i need:
36mm socket
17mm "
14mm "
1/2 breaker bar
and a crow bar
Now what is the process? thank you for the help

 

32mm
17mm
14mm
I used a 3/4" breaker bar and it came off w/ ease (400ft-lbs impact wrench loosened it up, but did not take it off)
flat head screwdriver
ball joint separator
BFH
rubber mallet

1 leave car on ground or have someone step on the brake while you take off the axle nut...remember, you have to unstake it w/ a flat head screwdriver

2 remove transmission fluid and strut forks.

3 remove the cotter pin in the castle nut and remove the 17mm castle nut

4 separate the ball joint w/ a separator and a BFH (try not to rip the boot, be very careful)

5 hammer the axle out of the hub w/ a rubber hammer

6 swing the brake assembly out of the way

7 pry the axle out w/ a flathead screwdriver (don't pull the axle, pry it)...try not the damage the seals

8 clean the new axle inputs w/ carb cleaner or solvent and dry w/ compressed air

9 put the new axles in and reassemble everything in the reverse order

tips: replace the lock ring on the axles and the cotter pins (optional but suggested), stake the axle nut once you put it back on, buy 2 quarts of Honda MTF.

I think that covers it...it's a pretty basic job.

 

u dont really need a balljoit separator.someone on the board explained to me a great way on how to do it.
jack up the rotor and put a crow bar or the handle end of a ratchet in between the LCA and where it connects to the rotor. lower jack and itll pop right off.

doesnt dmg rubber boot either!!

 

what is a BFH?


[Modified by mlambrecht, 3:37 AM 9/3/2002]

 

Big ******* Hammer, where have you been?

Seriously, what you will need to do is remove the bolt that hold the LCA to the body. Then turn the wheel, and pull the axle out of the hub. If its rusted it it may need some encouragement. No ball joints, no muscle, no brainer. It take less than 10 mins to remove one.

Also, repacking the joint on a stock axle is what I would do rather than getting a POS rebuild. Helped my friend with about 6 axles on the same car. They all suck. Reuse the factory parts if possible.


[Modified by kinesistech, 3:51 AM 9/3/2002]