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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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I found that running gravel/snow roads and accelerating while turning kills the axles very quickly...but who gives a damn, they're easy to replace...
 
Old Mar 28, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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Yeah, remmy, I know replacing the axle sounds like a mother****er, but it's actually quite simple... a lot simpler than replacing the wheel bearing. Hondas are notorious for their ability to go through CV boots. But yeah, it sounds like your CV joint is shot.
 
Old Mar 29, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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It does sound like a ****, c joints or axle, because I dont have the equipment to f*** with it. : (
 
Old Mar 29, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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all u need is i think a 17mm socket..and a big screw driver...i dont rememebr the size socket fort he spidnle nut but other than that..thats all u need
 
Old Mar 29, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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1- 3/16" for the axle nut, I believe (off the top of my head)... definitely double check that though.

You may also want to find a big-*** hammer (in case the axle is rusted into the hub.) Put the axle nut on backwards until it is flush with the tip of the axle, then beat the **** out of it.
 
Old Mar 29, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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ball joint and tie rod end might give you a nice time but if you have a nice sized hammer after you unbolted the 17mm nut from both hit the knuckle part of both (takes me 1-2 hits ) might take you a couple more. just gotta know where the sweet spot is.
 
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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Ok Ive figured out the main symptom.... it makes loud pops when accelerating. Help! It has gotten worse today... its too the point where I can feel it thru the floor boards? Should I walk to work tomorrow?
 
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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it is 32mm for the spindle nut, and a big *** breaker bar never hurt
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all u need is i think a 17mm socket..and a big screw driver...i dont rememebr the size socket fort he spidnle nut but other than that..thats all u need
 
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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a pickle fork comes in handy, and a small tapered punch to unstake the hubnut.
 
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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And of course you'll need cutters or needle nose pliers to pull the cotter pin on the spindle nut.

...which is pretty damn similar to what sacicons just said (Sorry. Forgot to read....)
 

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