My brand new axles have just come in the mail. 100 bucks for the both of them including shipping! I'm going to tackle the job early next week and wanted to ask some questions.
I've searched on the forums and in my shop manual and understand the basics of the job. Seems easy.
I will be doing both sides at the same time. I've read that this can cause problems, that I shouldn't have both axles out at the same time. Can anyone confirm this? I've got a 1999 sentra automatic 1.6. I was under the impression that to get the drivers side out, i had to take the passenger side off and push the drivers side out through the transmission. Any experience with this?
So here's what I think I'm going to do:
remove wheel, strut (what is a strut?) and brakes
remove 32mm nut
pry axle from transmission
It really sounds almost too easy, but I've learned that Nissans are pretty easy to work on.
Also, I replaced my pads a few months ago and not my rotors despite some minor grooves. If I replaced my rotors but not the pads this time, would that cause issues?
the strut is the shock and spring assembly. you'd have to separate 2 17mm bolts that clamp the strut to the steering knuckle.
as for removal of shafts at the same time, i haven't heard that before. the only thing to note is the possibility of your steering wheel coming off-center when the job is done. you might want to consider a 4 wheel alignment if the car starts to pull after the axle replacements.
i didn't completely disassemble my brakes, but loosened the brake line holding clip from the strut and was able to move the knuckle assembly out of the way. also see if you have wheel speed sensors. it's advisable to remove them from the knuckle prior to moving the knuckle around.
I'm doing the job now. I got the axles out, no problemo....putting them back in is another story. They go to t certain point and then they stop and no amount of pushing on my part will get them any further. Please help!
My brand new axles have just come in the mail. 100 bucks for the both of them including shipping! I'm going to tackle the job early next week and wanted to ask some questions.
I've searched on the forums and in my shop manual and understand the basics of the job. Seems easy.
I will be doing both sides at the same time. I've read that this can cause problems, that I shouldn't have both axles out at the same time. Can anyone confirm this? I've got a 1999 sentra automatic 1.6. I was under the impression that to get the drivers side out, i had to take the passenger side off and push the drivers side out through the transmission. Any experience with this?
So here's what I think I'm going to do:
remove wheel, strut (what is a strut?) and brakes
remove 32mm nut
pry axle from transmission
It really sounds almost too easy, but I've learned that Nissans are pretty easy to work on.
Also, I replaced my pads a few months ago and not my rotors despite some minor grooves. If I replaced my rotors but not the pads this time, would that cause issues?
thanks alot.
where did you get them for $100 (both)? I'd like to replace mine.
WTF?! The OEM lock nut won't take a 32mm socket. Looks like it's a 33mm, which I need to buy. My 32mm fits on the new replacement axle nut just fine. Nuts!
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