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Old Apr 4, 2025 | 10:12 PM
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Default Need tips for cv install.


‘95 sl base model, sohc, standard drivetrain, etc etc.
 

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Old Apr 5, 2025 | 03:34 PM
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Basic install. What's the problem?
 
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 03:40 PM
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Basic replacement, i will address whatever issues come with it as the parts get replaced.

right now though, people locally are used douche bags.

so ive decided to take matters into my own hands, to avoid any fu*ckery, and shenanigans. Ill go for an alignment at “less schwag” (grammatical play intended) after.

i need to know of any important info that would be necessary for a cv acle replacement. There is a tiny vague photo “STOP! Read this first” pamphlet. (2”x2” square)



 
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 03:42 PM
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Says something about removing an old clip and replacing it at the same time. From appearance of the mechanism to be replaced, doesnt seem too bad, unless there is underlying issues with my little trusty.
 
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 03:43 PM
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Maybe i guess im still being too vague. What would i be looking for a bad hub attachment or transaxle attachment?and what tools would be needed?
 
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 03:45 PM
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Just remove the old and replace with the new. If you want to replace something do the axle seal. Why you want an alignment after, does it need one?
 
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 03:48 PM
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Not sure? I just assumed it probably need one after messing with anything on the drive line.
 
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 09:36 PM
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She's looking for general guidance and has not done one of these before. So words of wisdom like "when you're doing X, whatever you do don't let the bjhgg touch the fddd snd support the hjjj ot it will bend and ruin everything.

What's old hat for many of us is brand new to her, so all pointers are welcome.
 
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 09:39 PM
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Thanks, Derf!

yeah, what they said.
 
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 11:42 PM
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An impact wrench is handy for easily removing the axle nut. I believe the OEM nut size is 30mm. A ball joint seperator is easier on the ball joint and tie rod end boots than a pickle fork. If you don't take the strut to knuckle joint apart an alignment shouldn't be need. I'm sure you already know the transmission needs to be drained to do the left axle.
 



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