Keiji22 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 (edited) Alright I just replaced the drivers side CV Joint on my 89.5 RX EA82T 4EAT. I got it off of a coworkers Turbo wagon and it worked pretty good for a few weeks. Last night I was heading home and the axle broke. Making all kinds of noise and caused the car to wobble and steer strange. I took a look at it and it doesn't appear to have caused any damage to the brake lines, rotor or calipers. But now I'm stuck in Yelm with no money and no way to fix my car. I don't have the press or torque drill or anything. Merry fricken christmas huh? Anyways; I have no clue what to do now. My repair manual is up in Tacoma and I have very limited tools here. :-\ Help please? Edited January 14, 2009 by Keiji22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiji22 Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 I'm trying my hardest to get $100 to buy a brand new axle and be done with it. I just don't know how I'm gonna replace it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiji22 Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 Ok, I got my dad to lend me $100 and just ordered it. I pick it up tomorrow since Shucks isn't open today. Now I just need the stuff to install it. I didn't get to do the install with my coworker so I have no clue on how to do this. So once again, help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Ok, I got my dad to lend me $100 and just ordered it. I pick it up tomorrow since Shucks isn't open today. Now I just need the stuff to install it. I didn't get to do the install with my coworker so I have no clue on how to do this. So once again, help? http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=615158#post615158 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiji22 Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 (edited) Thanks a ton. I'll save that for future reference. Now my only problem is that I don't have a torque drill so I can't tell how much I've torqued the axle nut. Edited December 25, 2008 by Keiji22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Thanks a ton. I'll save that for future reference. Now my only problem is that I don't have a torque drill so I can't tell how much I've torqued the axle nut. Regular torque wrench? Tighten it down real tight and go down to a local tire store and ask them if you can borrow a 250 ft-lbs torque wrench, leave the center cap off, pull the cotter pin and torque it. I've done it before and they don't care if you do it in their parking lot in front of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiji22 Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 I finally have time today to replace my Axle. My dads neighbor was going to help me out and let me use his Garage and tools... But he flaked out on me and left this morning when we were supposed to do it. Anyways, I'm gonna go mess with it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I finally have time today to replace my Axle. My dads neighbor was going to help me out and let me use his Garage and tools... But he flaked out on me and left this morning when we were supposed to do it. Anyways, I'm gonna go mess with it now. good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiji22 Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks. Anyone know the best way to remove the axle from the spindle? How about removing the Pinch-pin in the DOJ? Anyone know if I could use a makeshift tool to do that? Again, this is the 4-speed Auto FT4WD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiji22 Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 OH! Now the ********************* shows up as soon as I start jacking the car up. Wtf... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks. Anyone know the best way to remove the axle from the spindle? How about removing the Pinch-pin in the DOJ? Anyone know if I could use a makeshift tool to do that? Again, this is the 4-speed Auto FT4WD. After removing the axle nut etc. just hit the axle through the spindle. You should probably use a block of wood and a hammer. But make sure you take the inner joint off the tranny first. That pin I believe is a 7/16 not positive. You don't want to use too small of a pin because it will wedge itself in there. I have used a 16 penny nail before...just be careful to not wedge it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiji22 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) Alright, this is screwed up... The part where the Axle goes into the transmission is 1 1/4 inch. The axle that shucks swears by for the Auto Tranny, is less than 1 inch. The new axle is the right length and spline count at 24, it just won't fit in the transmission as it isn't the right diameter. Pics to follow......... As you can see, this is totally wrong. I'm going to Autozone right now. Edited January 1, 2009 by Keiji22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Alright, this is screwed up... The part where the Axle goes into the transmission is 1 1/4 inch. The axle that shucks swears by for the Auto Tranny, is less than 1 inch. The new axle is the right length and spline count at 24, it just won't fit in the transmission as it isn't the right diameter. Pics to follow......... what do you mean....it goes in the tranny? It should slide onto the stub shaft that is sticking out of the tranny. yes pics would help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiji22 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Here's the length comparison. I took it back to Shucks since it was completely the wrong axle. Napa doesn't have one. Autozone doesn't have one. Here's a picture of their length comparison, they're exactly the same length: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 yeah that's not the right one, have one ordered or go someplace else! good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiji22 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Yeah. This really blows. All of their computers are wrong. Also, if anyone knows anyone... my transmission's code is EA82T-AZ4AG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiji22 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Anyone here have a 4 Speed Auto with a Turbo and have had to replace their Axles? I'd looove to know where you got your axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Anyone here have a 4 Speed Auto with a Turbo and have had to replace their Axles? I'd looove to know where you got your axle. Or what is the part number for cross reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiji22 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 The part number they're recommending is ??7008. I'm thinking the one for the auto transmission is ??7009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 So what exactly is wrong with that old axle? Looks to me like the problem is your wheel bearings- The race area on the axle should not be that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 So what exactly is wrong with that old axle? Looks to me like the problem is your wheel bearings- The race area on the axle should not be that color. I think that axle is a replacement (used) he got from somebody. The one on the bottom is the new one (wrong axle). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 The part number they're recommending is ??7008. I'm thinking the one for the auto transmission is ??7009. I checked Rockauto and there the 607008 is listed for the manual transmission and 607009 fits the automatic so you are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I think that axle is a replacement (used) he got from somebody.The one on the bottom is the new one (wrong axle). Yeah, but that used axle was also in his car and is the "failed" one. See how those race areas look? That doesn't look like rust, it looks like heat marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M45 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 my transmission's code is EA82T-AZ4AG How or where does one find one's transmission code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 85-87 Turbo cars with automatic had the 3spd. Some of the later 88 and 89 (XT and some GL's) also used that 3spd, while the *fulltime* 4spd autos went into most Auto turbos. Here is the trouble. 3spd auto trans = 23 spline axle 4spd auto trans = 25 spline axle All turbo cars with Manual Trans = 25 spline axle. So the solution around the parts stores screwed up listings is to just always order the axle for a Manual trans Turbo car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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