just a few questions on cv joints

[meohmy01]

my friend just bought an 89 accord lx sedan with 126k on it for 325 bucks (i'm jealous). however it clicks when going around corners, i'm assuming it's cv joints. the only problem is that i have never done cv joints before, so i need to know a few things. i didn't see how to replace them in the haynes manual, just how to overhaul them. is it worth overhauling or should i just replace them? and i only saw half shafts on the internet is that what i replace? how do i do it? anyother info you might want to add would be appreciated. i also need to know what size the wheel hub nut is. my 94 is a 36mm and that's huge compaired to this one so i have no idea.

[meohmy01]

oh yea, i have a parts car would it be worth just swaping the axles?

[cruznz]

if the c.v's and boots are ok on the parts car, just use them

[meohmy01]

ok. i just looked them up at advance auto (i read the posts about not buying them, but it's very low budget) and i can't figure out which is the replacment driveshaft. it couldn't possibly be the one that is 59.99. if someone could figure that out for me and give me the part number so i can look it up i'd really appreciate it.

also, how do you ge the fork thing for the shock out, the bolt seems to be stuck. the other side came out just fine. any ticks?

[meohmy01]

http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=CCT&MfrPartNumber=7027&PartType=945&PTSet=C is this the whole thing or what??

[A20A3nD15]

i was lucky to find my 89 lxi coupe for $300 w. 139k with an auto tranny. (prefer stick but couldnt pass on the price) i have the same problem but with both sides making the clicking sound. after shopping around, i decided to try the remanufactured pair of cv joints at advance auto for $59 each. here is a pic of the set i bought today w. part # labels on the boxes. hope this helps.

[A20A3nD15]

...if you really want to know what the size of the wheel hub nut is, you can call the customer service # that came in my box. 1-800-245-2953 ext 5 (7am-8pm est)

http://www.geocities.com/primo28/cvjoints.html?1055657159560

[A20A3nD15]

heres the link... http://www.geocities.com/primo28/cvjoints.html?1055657159560

[ACCORD EX]

size if wheel hub nut is a 32mm , which means you need a 32 mm socket !

MIKE

[meohmy01]

yea he's going to buy them from c.a.p. for 59.99 with a lifetime warranty.

[krott5333]

Whatever you do, make sure they say honda on them and not FORD hahahahahahhahahaaa

[A20A3nD15]

Originally posted by meohmy01
yea he's going to buy them from c.a.p. for 59.99 with a lifetime warranty.

what is c.a.p.? i got mine using my sisters advance auto employee discount but mine dont come with a life time warrenty... im putting a halt on the install for now, let me know what that company name is, please

[meohmy01]

c.a.p. is a local autoparts store. it stands for consumer autoparts. it's a limited lifetime warranty. not sure what it's limited to but as long as they last a couple years it's all good.

[A20A3nD15]

2 years ago when i had the CVs changed on my civic, my mechanic gave me a cheap set of used ones... now one needs to be replaced already... i imagine these remanufactured ones should last me longer than that, i hope

if i had a second car like meohmy01 does, id change them myself for free, as long as they look ok

[A20A3nD15]

btw, i decided to stick with the set of CVs i bought already at advance, they are getting put on today along with a remanufactured alternator for $100... cant wait, now alls the car will need is an alignment. i just installed an entire exhaust system yesterday and installed another door latch, its just about ready to be put on the road. woo hoo cant wait! :)

[89BadBoy]

can you put auto shafts on a maunal? i've got rebuilt shatfs and was just wondering if they'd fit my manual?

[ACCORD EX]

i think one if teh sides fit the other doesn't ! someone will confirm
that !

MIKE

[offthahook]

Originally posted by ACCORD EX
i think one if teh sides fit the other doesn't ! someone will confirm
that !

MIKE

I think the drivers are different (AT v MT), but the pass. is the same. I think...

[ACCORD EX]

thanx ! i knew one was different ! :)
anyway wait till you get another confirmation !

MIKE

[meohmy01]

ok i just noticed that the halfshafts on my parts car are fairly recent so i was just wondering what good price would be to sell them to my friend for.

[meohmy01]

ok. well i have one more question that i hope someone can answer for me. after you drain the oil from my tranny, how do i put it back in? and i know i have seen thiis before on the board but while you're answering this question what do i put back in it? the oil that came out of it had kind of a blue hue to it.