Drive Axles - how to replace?
dslayman
06-22-2005, 12:08 PM
Anyone have any tips for replacing the front drive axles on a Honda Civic?
khmerboy
06-22-2005, 10:25 PM
Hi, Click this link and view the last post for instructions on replacing drive axles ---> http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=383417&highlight=axles.
Tip: One thing that you will need is an impact wrench to get the nut off, or if you have the strength a breaker bar with a 32mm socket will work. It's really hard with a breaker bar, if I do say so myself.
Hope this helps, and good luck.
Tip: One thing that you will need is an impact wrench to get the nut off, or if you have the strength a breaker bar with a 32mm socket will work. It's really hard with a breaker bar, if I do say so myself.
Hope this helps, and good luck.
superbluecivicsi
07-01-2005, 01:03 AM
loosen 32mm hub nut and wheel nuts.
jackup car and remove the wheel nuts and hub nut.
remove 2 x 14mm bolts and 2 x 12mm bolts from brake caliper.
remove 17mm bolt and nut and 14mm bolt from the fork.
remove 17mm castle nuts from knuckles and rod arms.
pull axle out of halfshaft and tranny.
apply axle grease to all spindle areas.
installation is of reversal.
jackup car and remove the wheel nuts and hub nut.
remove 2 x 14mm bolts and 2 x 12mm bolts from brake caliper.
remove 17mm bolt and nut and 14mm bolt from the fork.
remove 17mm castle nuts from knuckles and rod arms.
pull axle out of halfshaft and tranny.
apply axle grease to all spindle areas.
installation is of reversal.
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