Drivers Side CV/Axle Assembly

[Mel94dB]

I just bought one for $70 and am in the process of replacing it. It looks just like the one I took out of my VX yesterday. I had to call the Advance Auto store and the manager found it for me in their database. Unfortunately, the oil seal behind the big bracket was destroyed in the process so I hope they have one of those as well.

I have a question for anyone who has done this replacement - If I can get a new seal, will it all go back in the way it came out or is there special wisdom to reinstalling this beast? Also, I plan to replace the inner and outer wheel bearings. Do I need the special tool that the shop manual shows or can I use normal tools? Thanks!!

[Joe Darlington]

I just bought one for $70 and am in the process of replacing it. It looks just like the one I took out of my VX yesterday. I had to call the Advance Auto store and the manager found it for me in their database. Unfortunately, the oil seal behind the big bracket was destroyed in the process so I hope they have one of those as well.

I have a question for anyone who has done this replacement - If I can get a new seal, will it all go back in the way it came out or is there special wisdom to reinstalling this beast? Also, I plan to replace the inner and outer wheel bearings. Do I need the special tool that the shop manual shows or can I use normal tools? Thanks!!

after you have the axle bracket out, the only thing special you need is a pair of snap-ring plyers and 2 large screwdivers to pop the bearing off the axle shaft. The axle bearing and oil/grease seal are held in by snap rings.

[tom4bren]

after you have the axle bracket out, the only thing special you need is a pair of snap-ring plyers and 2 large screwdivers to pop the bearing off the axle shaft. The axle bearing and oil/grease seal are held in by snap rings.

All true. I also used a short length of heavy PVC pipe to use as a slide hammer to gently persuade the bearings back onto the axle.

All of the info and pix you'll need are located here:

http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...warticle&id=49

[PK]

I just bought one for $70 and am in the process of replacing it. It looks just like the one I took out of my VX yesterday. I had to call the Advance Auto store and the manager found it for me in their database. Unfortunately, the oil seal behind the big bracket was destroyed in the process so I hope they have one of those as well.

I have a question for anyone who has done this replacement - If I can get a new seal, will it all go back in the way it came out or is there special wisdom to reinstalling this beast? Also, I plan to replace the inner and outer wheel bearings. Do I need the special tool that the shop manual shows or can I use normal tools? Thanks!!

While you are replacing / repacking the wheel bearings, don't forget to do the needle roller bearing inside the hub.

PK