njdrsubaru Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegAC Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I second this request. :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eryque Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 It's easy! Step 1: Take the old one out. Step 2: Put the new one in. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 lol found it! http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=75785 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Ru Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Where are you in the process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegAC Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Waaaay over my head. I can barely change my own oil. I guess it's off to my buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 lol its easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Ru Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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