tfalconier
New Member
the axels on my 90 sho look pretty good but i wanna rebuild them, where can i get the parts, and what should i change out in them? thanks
Where can i get a good axel rebuild kit?
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shojuan
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http://www.raxles.com
Get new outer joints and new outer and inner boots. Inner joints almost never fail so just clean up the inner joints. Pack both joints with a good synthetic grease. You might want to replace the axle seals in the tranny while you're at it. It's possible to rebuild the axles without removing the inner joint housings from the tranny if you'd rather not touch them.
Get new outer joints and new outer and inner boots. Inner joints almost never fail so just clean up the inner joints. Pack both joints with a good synthetic grease. You might want to replace the axle seals in the tranny while you're at it. It's possible to rebuild the axles without removing the inner joint housings from the tranny if you'd rather not touch them.
sdpatt
Sr. SHO Engr.
Why service the axles (CV joints) unless you need to? This is not a normal preventative maintenance service and would fall into the category of spending money when it doesn't need to be spent. Only if the CV joint boot or boots have failed are the CV joints really at risk.
My car is still on its original axles and CV joints. I have had to replace the boots several times along with a cleaning and repacking of grease in the CV joints, but the axles and joints are still in good shape. I may someday hear the "click, click, click" while turning that says it is time to replace the joints (and axles, probably remanufactured), but until that time, I will rest easily, knowing that my axles and joints will continue to turn.
My car is still on its original axles and CV joints. I have had to replace the boots several times along with a cleaning and repacking of grease in the CV joints, but the axles and joints are still in good shape. I may someday hear the "click, click, click" while turning that says it is time to replace the joints (and axles, probably remanufactured), but until that time, I will rest easily, knowing that my axles and joints will continue to turn.
rangerj
Active Member
tfalconier,
I agree with Scott, unless there is a reason to pull the axels, why?
OK you got it fixed in your mind you're going to do it. Do a careful inspection of the boots, both inner and outer. Look for any obvious defects, such as rips, tears, cracks, and/or splits. Is the rubber nice and pliable, or is it dry and cracking (especially in the folds).
If you find any of the aforementioned conditions, replace the boot. A boot kit comes with new clamps, grease, boot, and some even come with a new cir-clip.
If you take apart a inner joint it must be marked so that the bearings get put back in the same slots they came out of.
The cage and balls in the outer joint should also be put back in their original positions, if you take the joint apart. It is not necessary to take the joint apart to clean out the old grease, but some folks can't help themselves!
Do not reuse cir-clips, get new ones if they did not come with the boot kit.
Do not pull both axels at the same time. Leave one axel in at all times. Do one, put it back in, then do the other. Replace the axel seals at the trans.
Check the bearings, ball joints, tie-rod ends, lower control arm and its bushings, struts, stabalizer and bushings, and anything else that does not look right. Put fresh fluid in the trans when your done.
Well, you wanted something to do, right? Enjoy! rangerj
I agree with Scott, unless there is a reason to pull the axels, why?
OK you got it fixed in your mind you're going to do it. Do a careful inspection of the boots, both inner and outer. Look for any obvious defects, such as rips, tears, cracks, and/or splits. Is the rubber nice and pliable, or is it dry and cracking (especially in the folds).
If you find any of the aforementioned conditions, replace the boot. A boot kit comes with new clamps, grease, boot, and some even come with a new cir-clip.
If you take apart a inner joint it must be marked so that the bearings get put back in the same slots they came out of.
The cage and balls in the outer joint should also be put back in their original positions, if you take the joint apart. It is not necessary to take the joint apart to clean out the old grease, but some folks can't help themselves!
Do not reuse cir-clips, get new ones if they did not come with the boot kit.
Do not pull both axels at the same time. Leave one axel in at all times. Do one, put it back in, then do the other. Replace the axel seals at the trans.
Check the bearings, ball joints, tie-rod ends, lower control arm and its bushings, struts, stabalizer and bushings, and anything else that does not look right. Put fresh fluid in the trans when your done.
Well, you wanted something to do, right? Enjoy! rangerj
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