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87accordDxRocFosStyl
05-13-2003, 08:28 PM
quick question, How easy is it to change a CV Joint, its the right one, is it better t just change the whole axle assembly? Or the whole tranny/axle stuff and all its goodies?:confused:
87accordDxRocFosStyl
05-13-2003, 08:30 PM
Oh forgot to say its a 87 DX Hatchback carbed if that makes a difference at all.........................
anchovies
05-13-2003, 10:34 PM
It's not that difficult if u have a bench vise grip and another pair of hands. It's going to be time consuming to get it right when u put the new cv on.
It's definitely easier to get replacement axle
88LX-iSedan
05-15-2003, 03:49 AM
I'd just buy the Axle (That's what i did) and don't buy it from Auto Zone or Advanced Auto, Buy it from the Dealer.
ACCORD EX
05-15-2003, 04:14 AM
is it teh outer or inner joint ? only inner are replaceble ! teh outer comes with the axle as a one assemly !
it's a bitch to put the new joint in ! there are 2 clips inside the joint that are impossible to get out , and the boot clamp ain't so easy to put on ! :( i know what i am taking about because i replaced the boots on the outer joint and i had to diassemble the whole axle ! :(

hey MATT nice signature ! :D :lol !

mIKE
anchovies
05-15-2003, 11:04 PM
hmmm...i've changed the outer cv on another 3g b4.
ACCORD EX
05-16-2003, 12:02 AM
Originally posted by anchovies
hmmm...i've changed the outer cv on another 3g b4.

i mean by the outer joint the one that at the wheel's side !
these joints are seperable ! !!!!!! ( at least on an OEM axleshaft )
i am 100 % sure ! check teh service manual and haynes to make sure !

MIKE
ACCORD EX
05-16-2003, 12:04 AM
BTW there is a difference between auto and manual drive shafts so take care !

MIKE
AccordEpicenter
05-16-2003, 01:04 PM
How much does it cost to get a honda axle from the dealer vs an auto parts store?
Mike's89AccordLX
05-16-2003, 01:12 PM
Well I'm paying $61 for each CV shaft (I need both) And my friend is charging me $120 for installing the cv shafts and helping with all of the brakes.
88LX-iSedan
05-16-2003, 04:55 PM
The Mechanic that does all the work to my Car charged me $150 for the Passenger side Axle (Ordered from Honda Dealer) and $35 to install it and he told me to never buy an Axle from Advanced or Auto Zone because they rust.. SO!! I guess that explains why they have a Life Time warranty on them. :lol
ACCORD EX
05-17-2003, 05:39 AM
i would the original one's they last long !

MIKE
scandalcat1
05-18-2003, 01:57 PM
Another problem I had with the autozone axels was that they gave out after 5 months of 20 miles per day driving. It was a pain in the a$$ to have 2 take off the outer and replace with an OEM. I demanded my money back even though their policy was for in-store credit and received it (the money),I guess 'cause i'm a girl?
anchovies
05-18-2003, 10:11 PM
sexist :D
89AccordLXI666
05-19-2003, 05:13 AM
Yeah I sure the hell wouldn't trust autozone or advanced auto, cuz everytime I needed to get something replaced, I'd alwayz have to send it back because either it was somewhat damaged in the 1st place or it just wasn't the right part, or size... I know it may cost a lil more for genuine parts from honda, but it sure beats having to bring the cv joints back to autozone or what not..,...

Hey scandalcat1 what up, Welcome to the board! ;-) Hope you enjoy this place as much as we do...LOL Lataz