Possible axle problem?

[TederickR]

[quote="alexvr"]run1206: check the tranny mount, does it shift into the gear hard? it feels lik u hit sumthin?


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[run1206]

run1206: check the tranny mount, does it shift into the gear hard? it feels lik u hit sumthin?

on my left side there is this lubricant or oil leaking somewhere because its all over, i think the cv boot is ripped??

[quote="TederickR"]

run1206: check the tranny mount, does it shift into the gear hard? it feels lik u hit sumthin?


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it shifts a lil hard from 2nd to 3rd. other than that, normal shifting...

when i did my Outlander IM, kory (mtcavity1) noticed that when he rotated my tires, we'd hear the clicking. only took maybe a few inches of rotation to hear it. i think i'll check the mounts as well for any problems. haven't seen any leaks yet...

[Satan]

I've got a broken/leaky boot on one of my axles. I may replace the whole assembly this weekend. Is it as straightforward as it seems, or are there any gotchas with the auto/4cyl 8G?

[run1206]

I've got a broken/leaky boot on one of my axles. I may replace the whole assembly this weekend. Is it as straightforward as it seems, or are there any gotchas with the auto/4cyl 8G?

not sure, it'd be my first time changing them, so my guess is as good as yours :? :(

[Satan]

Have you done yours yet? How'd it go?

[run1206]

Have you done yours yet? How'd it go?

haven't done it yet, was gonna take it to a shop this week or next week

[Satan]

On my way to pick one up from OReilly's auto parts... Lifetime warranty, $59 (non-ABS passenger side).

I'll take pics and let ya know of any challenges... But if a shop's gonna do it...

[Satan]

GDit!!! The oil seal is damaged. When I pulled the axle out, tranny fluid just poured out like a faucet. Fing dealer is closed.

Recommend that you have the seal on hand, just in case.

[QnzMostWanted]

anyone in NY/NJ need axles i can get teh non ABS ones with core for $51 each

[run1206]

anyone in NY/NJ need axles i can get teh non ABS ones with core for $51 each

i might need some axles denver.

Satan: i'll get an extra oil seal when i get the axles done.

[Satan]

You need a special tool to drive that seal in (what a PITA). I ended up using a short piece of 2-3/8 fence post which fit it well (I'm resourceful like that). Hope it helps.

Turns out the original seal was fine, but popped out a bit with the shaft, releasing about 3 or 4 quarts of fluid. Since it was weak enuff to "pop out" a bit (at 177K miles), it's certainly the right time to replace it (~$18).

[run1206]

You need a special tool to drive that seal in (what a PITA). I ended up using a short piece of 2-3/8 fence post which fit it well (I'm resourceful like that). Hope it helps.

Turns out the original seal was fine, but popped out a bit with the shaft, releasing about 3 or 4 quarts of fluid. Since it was weak enuff to "pop out" a bit (at 177K miles), it's certainly the right time to replace it (~$18).

i'll definitely remember that when doing the axles... speakin of tranny fluid, i gotta change that and the oil as well :( :?

i'll see if i can get something similar to do the job when i do the axles, thanks for reminding me about that