Right CV axle replacement

[joshh]

Hey all,

So today I took on the task of changing my right CV axle. It seemed like it should be simple from a few videos I have seen. We removed the wheel and hub cap, removed the circular clamp on the end of the spline, removed the 4 bolts to the driveshaft. we managed to get the axle out with a little maneuvering.

My troubles are coming from trying to reinstall the axle. In order to gain enough room we have now removed the strut, and the upper ball joint and are still unable to get enough room to get the driveshaft flange to line up.

If we get a ball joint seperator and undo the lower tie rod will that allow the hub enough play to give us more working room?

[jessef]

you can get it in without removing the lower balljoint or tie rod.

It's a pain but it will get in there.

If you knock the tie rod end link out, it will make it easier. Just make sure you don't mess with the tie rod threads (bolt) otherwise you may never get the retaining nut back on.

[joshh]

Okay thanks. I will try that tomorrow. This job is such a pain to do.

[joshh]

that definitely helped. we got it changed today in no time... however the one we replaced it with was apparently seperated and ended up breaking right away.. so we swapped back to my old one (only took 45 mins this time) and now I have to buy another one.