Buy the right CV axle. Raise right front of vehicle. Remove wheel. use a lugnut and washers to secure brake rotor so that it is not flopping and trapping rust behind. Remove axle nut. Loosen nuts from outer tie rod end stud and lower ball joint stud almost all the way off, but do not remove them completely. Seperate the studs from knuckles by striking each knuckle with a ball peen hammer. After the tie rod and lower ball joint are seperated from the spindle knuckles, pry down on lower control arm and push end of axle through hub toward transaxle until hub and spindle assembly is free from axle/CV joint. Place drain pan under transmission. Carefully place pry bar between innner CV joint and transmission and pop axle assembly loose. Install new axle in reverse of the dissassembly.
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You don't need the special tools that they use in this procedure, you can use a hammer and a block of wood to get the axle out of the hub and you can use a pry bar to get the axle out of the transmisson.
Notice: Care must be exercised to prevent the constant-velocity joints from
being over-extended. When either end of the drive axle is disconnected, over-extension
of the joint could result in separation of internal components and possible
joint failure. Drive axle joints and seals should be protected any time service
is performed on or near the drive axles. Failure to observe this can result
in interior joint or seal damage and possible joint failure.
Notice: Prior to removal of drive axle assembly, cover all sharp edges in the
area of the drive axle with shop towels so that the seal is not damaged during
removal.
Removal Procedure
Installation Procedure
Notice: Prior to installation of drive axle assembly, cover all sharp edges
in the area of the drive axle with shop towels so that the seal is not damaged
during installation.
Any time the front halfshaft is removed, the transmission
(the halfshaft male and female shank) and the knuckle sealing surfaces should
be inspected for debris or corrosion.
If debris or corrosion are present on the sealing surfaces, clean them
with a 320 grit cloth or equivalent. Transmission fluid may be used to clean
off any of the remaining debris. The surface should be wiped dry, and
the halfshaft should be reinstalled free of any debris or corrosion buildup.
Important: Verify that the drive axle is seated by grasping on the inner joint
housing and pulling outboard.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the drive axle nut to 200 N·m (144 lb ft).
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I would buy a rebuilt axle half shaft from your parts store and replace. It is cheaper than CV, boot. grease, and seal And, you have new CV's on each end of axle half shaft, not 1.
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