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fits well, so yea the same i guess
QUOTE (foxcraze @ Oct 29, 2011 - 11:59 AM) 
>so did we even get a resolution are the seals the same or different?
fits well, so yea the same i guess
DIY: How To Change Your Driver Side CV Axle - 6G Celicas Forums
Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make this how to article! I just changed the passenger side axle in a 98 GT convertible. The provided torque specs are a nice touch, considering I don't own a manual for this car.
This post has been edited by Pyrotechnic: Nov 9, 2012 - 8:33 PM
This post has been edited by Pyrotechnic: Nov 9, 2012 - 8:33 PM
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If you don't have a friend or another body to help out. Another method is to put the rim back on. Make sure you take off the center cap so you can have access to the axle nut with your axle socket. Put on at least three lug nuts(make sure they're tightened) in a "V" shape but it'll be safer with all 5. Put the car off the stands and break the axle nut loose(ONLY LOOSEN!!!). Loosen the lug nuts(ONLY LOOSEN!!!). Jack the car back up. Take the lug nuts and the rim off. Since the axle nut is loosen. You can either try to spin it with your hand or use the socket.
What I did was got a 1/2" ratchet with an extension pipe as a breaker bar and I also used the 30mm axle socket which can be loaned from AutoZone.
This post has been edited by ILoveMySilly97: Nov 27, 2012 - 5:30 PM
QUOTE (vile_v @ May 10, 2009 - 11:17 AM)
>8. loosen the bearing lock nut
* I had my friend step on the brakes as i was removing the nut. I was using a 30mm socket on a 1/2 ratchet, i position the ratchet up straight and just whacked it with a rubber mallet
* I had my friend step on the brakes as i was removing the nut. I was using a 30mm socket on a 1/2 ratchet, i position the ratchet up straight and just whacked it with a rubber mallet
If you don't have a friend or another body to help out. Another method is to put the rim back on. Make sure you take off the center cap so you can have access to the axle nut with your axle socket. Put on at least three lug nuts(make sure they're tightened) in a "V" shape but it'll be safer with all 5. Put the car off the stands and break the axle nut loose(ONLY LOOSEN!!!). Loosen the lug nuts(ONLY LOOSEN!!!). Jack the car back up. Take the lug nuts and the rim off. Since the axle nut is loosen. You can either try to spin it with your hand or use the socket.
What I did was got a 1/2" ratchet with an extension pipe as a breaker bar and I also used the 30mm axle socket which can be loaned from AutoZone.
This post has been edited by ILoveMySilly97: Nov 27, 2012 - 5:30 PM
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Passenger side was easy but the driver side....I'm completly stuck. I have the same problem as this guy. Yes I ripped off my axle like he did too. I tried every trick and brute force I can think of. Already tored my seal and bent the crap out of my dust shield already.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GC8WS3KSD8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GC8WS3KSD8
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For what it's worth, first time I did this involved several hours of prying.
Second time, I just got an axle puller set with the side hammer, and was able to use the bearing puller part of it to get enough of a grip on the axle, and got it out in a few 'hammers'. Recommended. I guess it's just that much better of an angle of attack.
Second time, I just got an axle puller set with the side hammer, and was able to use the bearing puller part of it to get enough of a grip on the axle, and got it out in a few 'hammers'. Recommended. I guess it's just that much better of an angle of attack.
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Yea. Now I'm waiting on the axle seal and the cv axle slide hammer attachment. -_-
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Once again, I'm checking in to say thanks for this article. About a year ago I changed my passenger side axle, and not too long after that the drivers side starting making noise. I finally got around to changing the drivers side yesterday and again this thread was a big help.
The one thing that was tough about the job was the snap ring. I tried prying it out, but like someone else said in this thread I think all that does it tweak it to side and then it gets stuck. I went to AutoZone and borrow their slide hammer and CV puller tool, but upon getting home I found out that because the cv joint is recessed into a pocket on the transmission, you can't get the puller tool behind it (1998 2.2L Automatic).
I then watched this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GC8WS3KSD8 and I was sold on the idea. The problem is, I didn't have a welder and the job needed to get done in one day. So I came up with a much sloppier version of it. The pictures show it all. I found that the CV housing had some grooves near the edge which was the perfect place for the jaws of the vise grips to grab on to. Once it was clamped on, I found out that in the rear most part of the vise grip jaws, there's enough room to get a link of chain in there. I then rigged up the chain to the slide hammer using the useless claw tool as a big washer. A few solid whacks of the slide hammer and it came right out. I did place a thick towel over the chain so that if the whole thing went flying it would settle quickly. The only downside to this is it only works if you plan to replace the axle.
This post has been edited by Pyrotechnic: Nov 13, 2013 - 4:07 PM
The one thing that was tough about the job was the snap ring. I tried prying it out, but like someone else said in this thread I think all that does it tweak it to side and then it gets stuck. I went to AutoZone and borrow their slide hammer and CV puller tool, but upon getting home I found out that because the cv joint is recessed into a pocket on the transmission, you can't get the puller tool behind it (1998 2.2L Automatic).
I then watched this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GC8WS3KSD8 and I was sold on the idea. The problem is, I didn't have a welder and the job needed to get done in one day. So I came up with a much sloppier version of it. The pictures show it all. I found that the CV housing had some grooves near the edge which was the perfect place for the jaws of the vise grips to grab on to. Once it was clamped on, I found out that in the rear most part of the vise grip jaws, there's enough room to get a link of chain in there. I then rigged up the chain to the slide hammer using the useless claw tool as a big washer. A few solid whacks of the slide hammer and it came right out. I did place a thick towel over the chain so that if the whole thing went flying it would settle quickly. The only downside to this is it only works if you plan to replace the axle.
This post has been edited by Pyrotechnic: Nov 13, 2013 - 4:07 PM