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Axle change procedure? - sassparilla_kid - 04-03-2012
The rear passenger side of my car recently started making a "clunk-clunk-clunk" noise when I decelerate, causing me to believe the cv joint is going bad. Luckily I have a new axle on hand that my friend gave me after he sold his Mercedes, so no worries there.
Is swapping axles a very difficult thing to do? How long should it take if every possible thing goes right?
Thanks folks
RE: Axle change procedure? - Simpler=Better - 04-03-2012
I've done it in a driveway from 6pm->2am. Probably took me longer because I was tired.
RE: Axle change procedure? - sassparilla_kid - 04-03-2012
I guess I should try to get all of the stuff I'm gonna need to do it today, so I'll have everything ready and try to get it done tomorrow. Yeah 8 hours seems like a long time, I'm hoping if I start at noon tomorrow to have it done before it gets dark out. I'm still of the opinion there is no auto maintenance more difficult than changing a heater core in a 99' f-150
RE: Axle change procedure? - JB3 - 04-03-2012
(04-03-2012, 02:40 PM)sassparilla_kid I guess I should try to get all of the stuff I'm gonna need to do it today, so I'll have everything ready and try to get it done tomorrow. Yeah 8 hours seems like a long time, I'm hoping if I start at noon tomorrow to have it done before it gets dark out. I'm still of the opinion there is no auto maintenance more difficult than changing a heater core in a 99' f-150
its fairly straightforward, basically one bolt on the hub, removing the diff cover, a clip, and then knocking that sucker out of there.
easier if you jack up the axle side of the car you intend to pull, which would give you more room to pop the splined part out with the suspension fully extended.
Dental tool works great for that axle clip inside the diff, but don't lose that little SOB on the street.
RE: Axle change procedure? - larsalan - 04-03-2012
I think that 6pm-2am is slightly excessive. There is some peachpart walk through about changing a diff that has some good related pics. Need to take a caliper off, and just a few bolts. Maybe some banging and grease to help the new axle in place. Also, I guess the cover has to come off the diff so that's need to be re-sealed and filled too.
RE: Axle change procedure? - sassparilla_kid - 04-04-2012
I saw the peachparts walkthrough, it was pretty thorough. I might get to it tomorrow, if not then maybe friday because I'm supposed to go get a suit or something on thursday afternoon and don't want to be all disgusting and what not lol.
I guess the things needed are as follows(?):
-tools and stuff obviously
-new axle
-diff oil
-sealant for the back of the diff
-dental tool
-metal detector or some sort of magnet for finding the clip after it returns from its trip into the upper stratoshpere, or some sort of shield to prevent it from flying off into the abyss
anything else? On the walk through it talks about using a drift to pound the axle out of the rear hub or whatever, are they usually that stuck? also, can the old one be rebuilt easily at home, because if so I'll do it and then just keep it on hand for when the other side decides to go lol
RE: Axle change procedure? - DiseaselWeasel - 04-04-2012
A hex socket (14mm) to remove the filling bung in the diff
Undo the filling bung as the first step. You might end up looking realy bummed when the oil is out & the bung can't be made to move
RE: Axle change procedure? - Hercules - 04-04-2012
Remember to remove old inner axle shim and re-install on new axle,or you will be doing that job THE SECOND TIME.
RE: Axle change procedure? - sassparilla_kid - 04-04-2012
I think I have the hex socket, I'll have to check.
Inner axle shim, I'll make sure to do that
RE: Axle change procedure? - sassparilla_kid - 04-19-2012
Okay I plan on actually getting around to doing this this weekend. I've gotten a 14mm hex socket and dental tool, now I just have to go get some new oil for the differential and sealant for the back plate and I should hopefully be good to go!
RE: Axle change procedure? - sassparilla_kid - 04-21-2012
Well my friend gave me an axle for an R107, good think I noticed they were different and then checked the part number online before doing anything more than jacking up the car and taking the wheel off, now I have to sell this one and buy a proper one
RE: Axle change procedure? - sassparilla_kid - 04-23-2012
I guess I actually had the right axle, apparently the r107 and w123 have a common part. Got it changed and no more "clunk clunk clunk" upon deceleration! Now I just have to fix my broken flex pipe again and there will hopefully be no more odd sounds emanating from the car lol
RE: Axle change procedure? - winmutt - 04-23-2012
What gear oil did you use?
RE: Axle change procedure? - sassparilla_kid - 04-23-2012
I used some 80w-90 I think? Not sure of the brand, it was whatever the O'Reilly auto near my house had