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Old 07-24-2010, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Straycat67
where did you find the destructions on this. I have to do 2 of them myself as soon as I can figure out my reverse lights.
What instruction are you looking for?
 
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Did you replace both front CV joints( or axles) did that fix noise ?
 
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Did you replace both front CV joints( or axles) did that fix noise ?
Going to attempt it this weekend. I'll post when I'm done.
 
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Originally Posted by ez1913
The hardest part is that damn 32mm axle nut!

You'll need the biggest cheater bar you have to get that sucker loose.

After that it's not a bad job.

Advice- Be MOST careful with the trans seals! Leaks suck!! Lube the new shaft before you install it.


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Would an Impact gun be to much to remove the nut?
 
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Thats what i use.
 
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Originally Posted by master tech
Thats what i use.
Thanks Master Tech.

As I'm going over this, the one thing the book says is replacing the oil seal. Should it be done, even with no leaks seen?

Thanks.
 
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Well the job is half done. Got the drive axle out and decided to take a coffe brake. Had to loosen a brake line bracket to get the axle out, other than that pretty easy. I used a 10 inch naill puller pry bar to pop the axle out.

One thing I would like to say is thank god for the impact gun.
 
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Just finsihed a few hours ago. Took it for a quick test drive and it looks like that cured the sound. All in all was pretty straight forward. I found the hardest thing was removing the oil seal. I went out and bought a seal puller but all it did was bend the outer flap. I then used a thin slot screwdriver to pry and pop it out.

When i bought the seal puller I also picked up a seal installer kit, but I found using a piece of wood easier.

Going to take it for a long test drive tonight for a final verdict.
 
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The next one will go sooo much easier now that you know what to do. Glad to see it didn't fight you too much.
 



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