ok a little embarrasing but does anyone have a step by step on how to change a front CV axle on a EJ series? i'm having a hell of a trouble on my "new" 93 ej passenger side :grin:

 

thanks in advance

 

Neo

I second this request.

 

:grin:

It's easy!

 

Step 1: Take the old one out.

 

Step 2: Put the new one in.

 

Right?

lol

 

 

 

found it!

 

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=75785

Where are you in the process?

Where are you in the process?

 

 

i knocked the pin out and the axle doesnt separate from the tranny i dont want to end up pulling the stud off the tranny... do you think is rusted on there?

Waaaay over my head. I can barely change my own oil. I guess it's off to my buddy.

lol its easy!

According to edrach you need to loosen the two bolts holding the hub to the lower portion of the strut, then you'll have enough play to get the axle out of the tranny- since you mention stub I'm assuming you have an auto. Should just pop out once you have enough room.

 

There are other ways to do this by removing more stuff -stick to edrach's since it seems simpler.

Hi. With the pin knocked out, can you push and pull the axle joint in and out on the diff stub shaft? It should give you an inch or more of play.

 

If it does not move, you'll have to free it up with some penetrating oil, maybe some hammer tapping, etc. If you pry, lever the pry bar off one of the bolts on the diff. Do not lever off any other metal parts because they can crack.

 

It won't move enough to slip it off the stub shaft without loosening/removing some fasteners at the wheel end.

 

I just completed this job on '00obw and have pictures and video, just haven't had a chance to write it up yet. edrach's write up is what I referenced and it went smoothly. I removed the strut to knuckle bolts to get my clearance. If you do it this way, pay attention to the brake flex hose so as not to pull on it excessively.