hardtail_pride Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Looking for a link with pics on how to convert the Loyale to RWD. I started messing with an old CV axle, but not sure if there is a trick to removing internals on the outer shaft assembly and then using the external body to hold it all together. And any input on whether its worth it for the "fun" factor. Also thoughts on converting my belt driven fan to a electric fan. Minute power gains? Wire it up as an on off switch, or variable speed? And what fans have you used? Will another stock electric fan clear on the drivers side? Thanks If im not being clear let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeke Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 just pull your front axles, and engage 4high. Instant RWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 You'd have to either destroy the cage which retains the bushings in the CVJ, or cut the axleshaft off flush with the CVJ cup. The metal is quite strong so it may be easier to cut the axleshafts. Then, install the CVJ ends as if they were whole axles, with the axle nut & hub and everything. Also, your transmission may not like this. But it could be a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail_pride Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 I thought you may just have to cut the axles. Anyone had weird vibrations resulting from the cut axle shaft spinning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarutex Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 You actually don't have to destroy the cage, or cut the axle shaft to get it out. There is a snap ring at the end of the axle shaft INSIDE the joint. If you put the assembly in a vise, and use a slidehammer on the axle shaft, you can usually get the snap ring to pop off. Once the axle shaft is out, you just need to puzzle around with the cage and the balls till you can get everything out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Step 1: Hold your axle by the shaft, with the outer joint pointed down. Step 2: Grab the largest hammer in the drawer and start beating on the backside of the CV joint until the joint seperates from the shaft. Watch your toes. Re-install the hub portion of the CV joint... drive your car in 4WD and you now have a RWD subaru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail_pride Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Nice now for the second question: Who has converted to electric fans only and are they wired together on and off style or otherwise? Worth the effort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Unplug the radiator fan wire and find the wire that is hot. (yellow?) then plug it back in and cut the other side. Then attach another piece of wire and ground it out. Instant full time radiator fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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