critical_max Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I wanted to say a big "thanks" to Edrach ... the method he outlines in this thread: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2576 just got me through my first CV axle/half shaft swap. This morning, the RX shuddered and clicked its way around town... on tonight's test drive/burrito run, it glided (okay maybe not, but it felt like it!!) I'm sorta embarassed to say how long the job took me, but long story short I really only had to undo the inside bolt on the control arm, and the 3 nuts on the strut tower, and the e-brake cable bracket, in order to get the axles out/in. Most fun moment was breaking the castle nut loose - without a breaker bar, just a 1/2" Craftsman socket wrench and a 36mm socket, I had a hard time for a while, even standing on the wrench didn't do it (too skinny). I thought, "how can I make myself heavier?" and eventually got the idea to hold a floor jack (in its carrying case) far out in one hand while I stood on the wrench, this acted to put a lot more torque on the nut and it broke free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left_coast*9 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Nice work, I think we've all used one resource or another on this board to get some Subie work done. Good Job! I get in hindsight you had fun, too! I wanted to say a big "thanks" to Edrach ... the method he outlines in this thread: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2576 just got me through my first CV axle/half shaft swap. This morning, the RX shuddered and clicked its way around town... on tonight's test drive/burrito run, it glided (okay maybe not, but it felt like it!!) I'm sorta embarassed to say how long the job took me, but long story short I really only had to undo the inside bolt on the control arm, and the 3 nuts on the strut tower, and the e-brake cable bracket, in order to get the axles out/in. Most fun moment was breaking the castle nut loose - without a breaker bar, just a 1/2" Craftsman socket wrench and a 36mm socket, I had a hard time for a while, even standing on the wrench didn't do it (too skinny). I thought, "how can I make myself heavier?" and eventually got the idea to hold a floor jack (in its carrying case) far out in one hand while I stood on the wrench, this acted to put a lot more torque on the nut and it broke free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I'm sorta embarassed to say how long the job took me. Don't be embarrassed; my first one took me four hours. Thanks for the thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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