Driver side axle

[Mark Holden]

You don't have to drain the transmission, but you will lose some fluid
out the axle seal if you don't (less than 1 qt), and so will need to
fill the transmission back up.  Assuming you can get the drain plug out
(big if, there!) it's a good chance to freshen up the oil in the
transmission.  A funnel with a long, flexible spout is good for filling
the transmission back up.

Either way, make sure you can get the *fill* plug out before you start!
(or you're going to be filling from the speedo hole and guessing how
much you should add).

Make sure to replace the axle seal.

The driver's side axle is held in by a circlip, it may need to be pried
(gently) from the transmission, and seating the new axle may require
some (again, gentle) tapping.

You don't have to separate the ball, joint.  Just disconnect the strut
from the knuckle and you will be able to swing the knuckle down and away
enough to remove the axle.  You'll have to take the caliper off the
knuckle, of course, and remember to support it properly.

Should be pretty straightforward other than that.

-Mark Holden

Bill wrote:

> Hi everyone. I have to replace the driver side axle but can't remember
> the
> procedure. Can someone direct me to the place on the archives which shows
> that? Do I have to drain the tranny fluid? Do I have to separate the ball
> joint? I plan on doing this soon and want to have all the fluids
> beforehand.