Has anyone done an axle replacement, if so how hard is it to do??? could use some help on this one

 

still need help?

 

Once you have it jacked and the tire is removed

-remove the axle nut.
-remove the nut from the lower ball joint and then strike the knuckle with a hammer to free the ball joint shank (hit on the side of it where the shank goes through).
-pull the knuckle away while pushinghte axle stub out of the hub.
-using a prybar or large screwdriver, pry the inner stub out of the transmission

-install the new axle. Put the nut on and give it a few decent whacks on the end to ensure it has seated.
-reverse removal process.

I can't remember if it is necessary to seperate the wishbone from the lower control arm, but you'll find out if the axle doesn't fit through it. It's a similar set-up to Honda's, and you do have to seperate them to get the axle out. I don't think there'll be any other components that need to be removed, but it's been a long time sinceI replaced one in a stratus. They don't fail very often.

BTW, if your Stratus is a coupe, it uses mcpherson struts and doesn't have a wishbone setup.