QuestionIm financially strapped...to say the very least which is why I want to replace the cv joints on my 1995 honda civic myself; the cost of the parts alone is $$$ but theres no way i could afford to pay a shop parts + labor$ !
I realize this is something that requires garage space...and an entire weekends worth of time...my grandfather has any tools I'd need so thats not a problem; and I realize this is no simple task ...for you to answer in a quick email but I guess I thought ...maybe you know of some website diy resources...that I dont ...(I know of none ) ...my girlfriend suggested I go to the library and check a book out on the subject...I went there but all they had were very old chiltons ...for very old cars...so any kind of advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated ...i plan to undertake this project this weekend, before the damn tires fall off or my girl drives me to murder ....only kidding : )
thanks so much for your time
Wayne Gladin
my email: hwgladin@excite
Answeri just joined but i believe these are old unanswered questions. for others reference:
an axle is an easy job... with an impact.
the spindle nut can be rediculously tight to try getting off by hand. the only real way is to get a long breaker bar that you can put all your weight into while someone else stands on the brakes (you only take the center cap out to get access. do not take the wheel off yet). if you can break that loose you are good to go.
then it is just a matter of the lower ball joint, and the long wishbone bolt through the lower arm on some cars.
when tightening the ball joint back, think of it as merely holding it down. dont tighten it like you would a normal bolt. once it is snug, go one more 1/4 turn or so then stop at the next gap for the cotter pin.
the axle pops out with a pry bar and when installed a new one, put the axle into the wheel hub and use its weight as a swing to knock the axle in.
John
