axle replacement.. help?

[1987AccordLx-i]

ok guys.. my driver side axle decided not to like me so it shattered into peices.. now i need to replace it.. any protips before i mess something up?

how do i take out the axle from the trans? i can take it out from the spindle but idk how the transaxle side works.. clips or something.. help would greatly be appreciated




(i looked for threads on this but found nothing)

[HondaBoy]

i always just use a long screwdriver and hit it with a hammer in between the output on the tranny and the axle. if its a manual i believe you'll need a drain pan under the tranny output because fluid may leak out. anyways, the screwdriver trick has worked on every car i've changed cv axles on.

[Civic Accord Honda]

hardest part will be unbolting the axle nut on the hub.
and idk about autoboxs but on a 5speed u just pop the axle out of the trans with a big screw driver

[1987AccordLx-i]

sorry i forgot to mention that it was autobox.. so is there a clip to take out the ouput shaft?

[89T]

no it pops out with a screw driver too, and take the fork off the bottom of the shock it will make it alot easier.

[1987AccordLx-i]

no it pops out with a screw driver too, and take the fork off the bottom of the shock it will make it alot easier.

oh good to know.. so the fork comes out easy? or will there be moderate removal of parts?

[89T]

remove the 17mm on the bottom then the 14mm at the top and it should slide right out.
edit:remove 2-10mm bolts that hold the break line and 2-17mm bolts that hold the uca to the body. wala axle slides out.

for some reason i felt that i had to elaborate.

[1987AccordLx-i]

remove the 17mm on the bottom then the 14mm at the top and it should slide right out.
edit:remove 2-10mm bolts that hold the break line and 2-17mm bolts that hold the uca to the body. wala axle slides out.

for some reason i felt that i had to elaborate.

EEEE thanks alot man.. this is a big help.. tomorrow when i get the new axle ill throw it on with no delay.. ill update as it goes.. thanks for the help guys

[moonjaw2002]

I have found on most cars that the bolt that holds the fork is rusted in and will not come out.It is just as easy to pop the the knuckle out and pull the axle.You will have to separate one end of the axle at the boot to get it out of the fork.Same to put in the new one.Mark

[1987AccordLx-i]

I have found on most cars that the bolt that holds the fork is rusted in and will not come out.It is just as easy to pop the the knuckle out and pull the axle.You will have to separate one end of the axle at the boot to get it out of the fork.Same to put in the new one.Mark

thanks for the advice bro.. im going to get the axle today so ill keep updating as it goes

[MessyHonda]

i did my axles when my front end suspension was off...made stuff easy...also dont forget to drain the trans...and then after fill it up with Honda trans oil...its worth it.

[1987AccordLx-i]

i did my axles when my front end suspension was off...made stuff easy...also dont forget to drain the trans...and then after fill it up with Honda trans oil...its worth it.

please tell me its cheap haha i heard oe trans oil is expensive

[MessyHonda]

please tell me its cheap haha i heard oe trans oil is expensive

well it depends...i get mechanics discount since my uncle works across the street from honda. i paid like 3 bucks a quart but last time the manager was in so they could not give me the low price and it was like 6 bucks a quart..but you only need like 3

[1987AccordLx-i]

well it depends...i get mechanics discount since my uncle works across the street from honda. i paid like 3 bucks a quart but last time the manager was in so they could not give me the low price and it was like 6 bucks a quart..but you only need like 3

3 quarts will be good? also i have Lucas Trans Fix... idk if you guys would recommend it.. cuz my car makes a grinding noise coming out of reverse into neutral.. not sure if something is sticking.. but i dont like the noise

[Civic Accord Honda]

idk about the lucus stuff.... i herd there power steering fix would eat up the seals and fuck the rack up so idk if i would want anything made by them in my trans
id just drain it and put some honda ATF fulid in and if 3g autos have a trans filter replace it too (idk if they do or dont but i know most autos do)

[1987AccordLx-i]

idk about the lucus stuff.... i herd there power steering fix would eat up the seals and fuck the rack up so idk if i would want anything made by them in my trans
id just drain it and put some honda ATF fulid in and if 3g autos have a trans filter replace it too (idk if they do or dont but i know most autos do)

trans filter eh? ill look for that

[2oodoor]

3 quarts will be good? also i have Lucas Trans Fix... idk if you guys would recommend it.. cuz my car makes a grinding noise coming out of reverse into neutral.. not sure if something is sticking.. but i dont like the noise

you have an auto tran so you do not have to drain the fluid on those, just the manual because it will come gushing out on you when you pull the axle out, that stuff DOES not come out of clothes.
The auto doesnt do that.
The grinding noise sounds like the TV cable is WAY out of adjustment, Im surprized it even shifts half way normal. I would not use lucas in the auto box, no way. You can use regular dexron 2 or 3 and the friction modifier additive made for this.. or just use hondamatic fluid.. should be about 20 something bucks.
The fork bolt can be tough but every one I have done has come off, just spray it good with penetrating oil first.

[carotman]

You're in Cali, the bolt shouldn't be stuck like the northern cars.

It's not a painful job to do but expect it to take an afternoon if you've never done it before.

[ghettogeddy]

i would also suggest replacing both axles as there like head lights if you replace one the other is bound to go bad soon lol

thats why if on my car and they come in pairs i replace them in pairs even if one is good

[1987AccordLx-i]

thanks for the input guys.. sad to say that i cant find the dang axle nut removal socket.. and the local parts store doesnt carry it idk what to do.. i need this axle..

and i had just gotten the right side axle replaced.. stupid mechanic replaced the wrong one when i had the A18A1 installed but the right sides new.. gotta get the left side which is the blown one..


and what is this TV cable? ive heard it before but didnt understand its function

[LX-incredible]

It's 32mm. If they don't have it take your new nut (please tell me you are going to use a new one) with you next time. I can't recall the size, but there's a SAE that fits. TV cable downshifts the transmission/allows it to upshift according to throttle position.

[Dr_Snooz]

take your new nut (please tell me you are going to use a new one)

It is possible to re-use those nuts by swapping them to the other side of the car (move the old LH one to the RH side of the car and vice versa). Just need to make sure that you have virgin flange where you need to hit it with the punch. I don't recommend it though unless you, like me, find late Sunday night that you forgot them and have to be to work Monday morning.

[1987AccordLx-i]

great news guys... got the axle done... ill post pics up tomorrow because its kinda late to do it now.. the old axle was in bad shape man... i cant believe i was running on it with the way it was

[evil88accordLX]

trans filter eh? ill look for that

you wont find it. its internal. the whole case has to be split to get to it. and with the grinding, how old is the ATF? is it low? both of these factors greatly affect how the tranny operates, shifts, etc.

[1987AccordLx-i]

you wont find it. its internal. the whole case has to be split to get to it. and with the grinding, how old is the ATF? is it low? both of these factors greatly affect how the tranny operates, shifts, etc.

well the atf is in good shape.. still has the purplish new color.. but has a hint of burn smell.. the levels good as well... as far as the trans filter i knew it was inside but i thought it would be around the valve body area..