4x4banger
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cv axle
Dec 11, 2007 22:34:41 GMT -5
Post by 4x4banger on Dec 11, 2007 22:34:41 GMT -5
I'm in the process of replacing both front cv axles on a 91 p/u. Right now I can't get the old cv axle out of the driver side. It is loose and hanging down, but I can't get it to clear the flange off the diff. Anyone got a good trick for this?:
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cv axle
Dec 12, 2007 0:59:44 GMT -5
Post by Justin on Dec 12, 2007 0:59:44 GMT -5
On my 86 4runner I had to disconnect my upper balljoint and my sway bar end link. So I could free up the outer end of the axle first. Then I had the room to wiggle it out. It helps to stand on your head too. lol
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cv axle
Dec 12, 2007 6:53:26 GMT -5
Post by Sean on Dec 12, 2007 6:53:26 GMT -5
The trick is the suspension must be able to hang at full droop. Anything obstructing that will hang you up.
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chop
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cv axle
Dec 12, 2007 9:51:36 GMT -5
Post by chop on Dec 12, 2007 9:51:36 GMT -5
Did this 2 weeks ago.
yes, disconnect lower ball joint, AND sway bar. You may have to pull down a little on lower portion of a arm, then that jocker will pop right out. Difficulty is mostly sway bar, if you have the other side jacked up.
It took me 2 days of thinking, beating, hollering, and crying to figure this out. I also disconnected the shock.
Good luck, it is EASY after you do these things. pops right out, no problemo.
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4x4banger
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Dec 12, 2007 22:18:11 GMT -5
Post by 4x4banger on Dec 12, 2007 22:18:11 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I got it done. I disconnected the lower ball joint, sway bar and lower shock mount. Put plenty of play into the front end parts, then it slid right out.
I also had one incidental finding. The driver side locking hub mechanism came apart internally so its been permanently locked. Easy fix, but its probably been robbing mileage for a while.
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