What size socket(s) do i need to replace my CV axles? Any other tools i should bring before heading over to a friends garage?
I just need a quick write-up on replacing them so i’m not stuck making multiple trips.
What, no service manual?
its a 32 for the spindle nut and the only other tools beside for a basic sockets set would be
1 pickle fork or ball joint puller for the tie rod and LBJ
2 small pry bar
Do a search. on the procedure, its extreamly easy.
one piece of advice. take the spindle nut of first before you take anything else off:whisper:
Somewhere between 31 and 33. I just use a crushed beer can and bare hands.:run:
Whatever you do “DON’T” use an extension or a jackstand.
Also, use the smallest ratchet you got cuz its only torques to 130 something or others.:english:
Then if that don’t work, start with your smallest breaker bar, like the one where the hinge pin falls out all the time.:hmm:
Make sure you and your freinds are standing real close too.
And remember to break this nut loose you gotta pull up till the tires off the ground.:whip:
Then real quick have your freinds jump an the bumper.:nana:
Piece of cake, dude.
We could have used one on this day… 
I had the manual. It was sitting on the engine. What I didn’t have were my own tools.
Make sure you have plenty of hand cleaner
Thanks.
I actually have a Helms manual (first thing i bought) but i recently moved and misplaced it.
I also did plenty searching…found lots of axle threads but not what i needed.
Thanks again.
if you need a hand bro. LMK. i can pull axels realy quickly and painlessly with the right tools.
Check the meets thread, im pretty sure my numbers in there somewhere.
:bang:
I just got done trying to loosen the divers side spindle nut but it wont budge. I pried the retainer thing on the nut open too. I’m using a big 1/2" drive breaker bar with a 1 1/4" socket. I even added a 3 foot pipe extension but it still wont break loose. I’m afraid if i put any more force on it that something will go wrong…like a broken socket or breaker bar.
I’ve already put around 200lbs+ of torque on the damn thing…should it really be more? I’ve wrenched on a lot of cars but have never had this much trouble over a stupid nut. This really sucks too because my drivers side CV is ready to explode any day.
The nut isn’t rusted but I shot it with some PB Blaster. Hopefully tomorrow it’ll come loose.
Should i be using more force? The torque specs are only 134lbs and i know i’ve put way more than that while trying to loosen it.
It’s common for the axle nuts to be a pain in the ass. They get heated up and cooled down a whole lot and they essentially sieze to the axle. An impact wrench is the best way to break that nut off.
yeah i figured an impact gun/wrench is what it will take. I wonder though if heating up the nut with a torch would work? Maybe i’ll try that.
BLKACK1, i sent you an email. If i don’t get it done myself, Mon evening would be great!
Rocket,
A long time ago before I had air tools, I had the same issue with not being able to get the axle nut loose. I drove the car to the mechanic’s and asked them to zip it off with their impact wrench and then torque it back to spec. When I got home, the breaker bar worked great.