sidekickin Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 Hey guys, Looks like I will be doing an axle replacement here soon on my hatchback. This will be the first one I have done. Up until now I have gotten by just replacing the boots right when they go bad. Even though the boots are all good, the joints are making noise and I have a pretty bad highway vibration. So I have decided to throw a couple of new axles on it. My question is this: My Haynes manual says that when I get the axle/steering knuckle assembly off the car that I have to take it to the dealer to have the axle removed from the steering knuckle. Is this really necessary or is there a way around it? I'd like to do this entire job myself. How have you guys done it? Thanks for your help! Bill __________ 1987 STD 4WD Hatchback EA-81 w/hydraulic lifters Single Range 4WD Hitachi carb 133,000 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 your you could just sell it to me , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 Lot -0- help Jim, would fix his problem doh?. Bill, please read this link, esp the Edrach posts, he is a resident master. http://usmb.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2576&highlight=axle+replacement HtH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidekickin Posted January 3, 2004 Author Share Posted January 3, 2004 Thanks Skip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 You are welcome Bill, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electryc_monk Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 I would suggest that you also think about this like lego's with grease involved. your just removing a few items to swap out a single piece, wiping the area clean or a good power wash at the DIY carwash before swapping will minimize the crap that might get into the grease of the hub's bearing areas. and then add some more to them and a little in the seal for good measure.... but them I'm being repetitive now and so I'll stop. after you do this once the other side will be easier and you'll find a "pattern" to make it less frustrating onyourself too. have fun dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 no worse than telling me to unplug my wiper motor and it will fix the problem, and telling me to stick my head out the window if it rains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniqueTII Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 I had no problem pounding out the old CV with a rubber mallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kecksnext Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 Edrach's post on axel's kicks A !! Don't know the guy from a can of paint but that post is the SH..!! Just gotta put my 2 cents in for Skip...Refering people to the old post is a sweet deal. For those that don't know,Skip's been here since 1842 and other's cry where Skip shines. Nice showing Brother. BTW, that's a compliment. I may have had a cocktail or 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electryc_monk Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 Skip's been here since 1842 and other's cry where Skip shines. Nice showing Brother. BTW, that's a compliment. So SKip's a Conjourer and created a Subaru for crossing the Ocean Blue? Did he color it too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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