Engine pull and turbo swap question about axles
03-10-2009, 03:05 PM
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Engine pull and turbo swap question about axles
Do I just unbolt the axles from the transmission, or do I also have to undo the bolt in the end of the axle?
I'm wondering if I just need to unbolt the axles from the transmission or if the axles also need to be removed completely.
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PS: Stay tuned for my up coming questions when I get stuck.
I'm wondering if I just need to unbolt the axles from the transmission or if the axles also need to be removed completely.
Thanks.
PS: Stay tuned for my up coming questions when I get stuck.
03-10-2009, 03:24 PM
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i just completed my turbo swap. i pulled the axles = much easier.
break the axle bolts free while the car is on the ground - use a breaker bar + cheater pipe.
with the car up and wheels off, undo the pinch bolt and pop out the upper CAs from the spindle assembly. also pop out the TREs. then the spindle will have room to move.
unbolt the 6 axle flange bolts on the tranny side and remove the axle bolt and the axle maneuvers out easily.
you'll have a problem with the axles rotating when trying to unbolt (and rebolt on reinstall) the axle flange bolts. i was on my own for this thing so i used a socket extension in a wheel lug hole then rotated the axle until it got to a point where the extension would prohibit it from turning further - then i would unbolt the lower 2 axle flange bolts. then remove the socket extension and position 2 holes over then rotate the axle to access the next two bolts and so on.
good luck with the pull. it wasn't all that bad... just a ton of steps. make sure you lable all bolts and parts as they come off. i used sandwich baggies and a sharpie.
with the car up and wheels off, undo the pinch bolt and pop out the upper CAs from the spindle assembly. also pop out the TREs. then the spindle will have room to move.
unbolt the 6 axle flange bolts on the tranny side and remove the axle bolt and the axle maneuvers out easily.
you'll have a problem with the axles rotating when trying to unbolt (and rebolt on reinstall) the axle flange bolts. i was on my own for this thing so i used a socket extension in a wheel lug hole then rotated the axle until it got to a point where the extension would prohibit it from turning further - then i would unbolt the lower 2 axle flange bolts. then remove the socket extension and position 2 holes over then rotate the axle to access the next two bolts and so on.
good luck with the pull. it wasn't all that bad... just a ton of steps. make sure you lable all bolts and parts as they come off. i used sandwich baggies and a sharpie.
