[oMaiR]

Is there a DIY for replacing the axels?
can this be done without power tools?
and I chked the online manual, it says to drain the differential oil with a new one..is this necessary?

I got these things changed on the other one but im sure the mechanic didn't change the differential fluid..sud I get that done 2?

mine are getting pretty bad and the vibrations are getting worse..

thnks



PS this place is very helpful

 

[DrOlds]

Only need to drain the diff fluid if you are removing passenger side axle. Not too bad of a job, but you will need to separate the lower ball joint from knuckle without destroying the boot. (read: no pickle fork unless you are really careful/good/lucky). Impact really helps getting the hub nut off. Inner side pops out of diff with the help of a big screwdriver. Labor at a shop should not be too bad if you don't want to tackle it. Use NEW halfshafts, not remans. Napa sells for 100 a side.

 

[Jetdoc]

You don't have to drain the differential to change either axle. They (ACURA) may reccomend it but it's not necessary.
I have changed approx 15 Legend axles over the last 4 years. The best advice I can give you is don't use remaufactured axles on the Legend. I learned this the hard way. This car is very sensitive to CV axles. The best deal I have found is NAPA "new" axle for $100

 

[Hotstartup]

the axel is over the fill bolt on the differential so no need to drain diff fluid.

 

[tofusensei]

You don't have to drain the differential to change either axle. They (ACURA) may reccomend it but it's not necessary.
This car is very sensitive to CV axles.

:werd:

~t.s.

 

[oMaiR]

chked with Napa

allite I chked with napa and the guy is saying that the new ones I m referring to are made with remanufactured shafts but the other parts are new...are these the ones u guys recommend on this site?

just wanna comfirm,

thnks

 

[Jetdoc]

yes. Not much can go wrong with the shaft I guess.

 

[DrOlds]

Oops- my bad. had an integra before my Legend, and you had to drain the fluid out of the M/T. Just assumed it was the same for this car. Did it for nothing I guess.

 

[Sean C.]

I just purchased an axle from www.raxle.com. They use new joints in their rebuilds. Having it installed tomorrow... will report back soon!

 

[oMaiR]

thanks guys for all the help...getting it done this weekend...always can go back if the axels are not fine in the first place.:type:

 

[Jetdoc]

From the NAPA web site


Constant Velocity (CV) Driveshaft - Left Front - New

Front Left Side Right Side
Item#: NMD946005
Price: $109.99
tax and shipping not included

Constant Velocity (CV) Driveshaft - Right Front - New
Item#: NMD946013
Price: $109.99
tax and shipping not included

 

[dirty georgia boy]

About how much is the labor to put axles on?

 

[oMaiR]

sorry Jetdoc...nice info there man but Im in Canada and the guy here told me it totally different for Canada...but still I tell him the item #...lets see if he can get me the same thing here...