KWheelzSB

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Bought the passenger-side CV-joint from www.raxles.com - Installing this coming weekend.

QUESTION - for those who have done the passenger-side CV joint replacement before:

I'm reading conflicting instructions on one part of the job: Some sources say to drain the tranny fluid completely before removing the inner axle end from the transmission, others say to place a drainpan beneath the axle opening to catch any fluid that comes out when you remove the axle. I have Redline MT-90 in there now, so I'd rather keep it if possible.

So, my question is then: How much fluid loss (through the axle opening) are we talking about if I don't drain the tranny before pulling the axle?

I was thinking of jacking up just the right side of the car to help raise the axle-shaft opening on the tranny as high as possible to avoid excessive fluid loss.

Any CV-joint PROS out there with a little advice for a CV-joint NOOB?

TIA,

-K-

xHypex

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I've never done the procedure before, but per the FSM on page FA-13 draining fluid isn't mentioned. I know that Mitchell (commercial mechanic database) doesn't say anything about fluid either.
-hype

Ramius83

Well, when I replaced Max4Speed's left side axle and both of my friend's 98 5-speed axles, a little fluid did drip out. It was not enough to cause a panic. Anyways, if some drips out, just fill it back up with the same amount that came out, or better yet, try some RedLine in it....

KWheelzSB

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Anyone else with personal experience on the passenger-side CV?

MaxEffect414

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Don't drain out any fluid out and there is a chance you might lose some depending on your car and if you have LSD or not.

But it's not going to be alot, way less than a QT and sometimes actully more often there is no loss.

Trance

KWheelzSB

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Cool-i-o. That's what I want to hear. I have an open diff.

BobK

Jacking up one side may do the trick. When I replaced mine it did leak. I was un prepared to catch it so it made quite a mess, I don't know how much leaked I'd say about a 3 foot circle(ha ha) hopefully yours will be much smaller.

Kanaka

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just get underneath the car. when you're ready to pull out the shaft have a rag ready. pull out the shaft and shove the rag in the hole to slow the drip. you may lose a cup or so if you do it right. and when you're done, just top off the tranny with a little more fluid. btw, don't put in as much fluid as what came out. check the dipstick. you may need more or less than what actually came out.
btw, the passenger side was easier to remove than the driver's side. i don't think there was a retaining ring holding it in, just have to unbolt that bearing halfway up the shaft.

genepool

My passenger side was a b!tch to remove It was tedious to unscrew the 3 bolts that secured the axle bearing....then, the bearing was rusted which means it was seized in there. A 1 1/2 hour job turned into a 3 hour job. I had to use a screw driver to pry the axle out of the mount. In the end, my mount is a little chewed up.... No amount of pulling would have removed that axle. I also don't remember losing any fluid (I have lsd if that matters). So just be prepared for a having a tough time pulling it out.

Thaniel

Lift the pass side of the car high to reduce the amount you loose. Don't forget to replace th trans seal or you may end up doing the job twice.

izzydig

What tranny seal?!?!? I don't see any leakage of the tranny yet, and I really didn't notice any seal when I pulled the old passenger axle out. I did this job two weeks ago on an automatic. Please tell me what seal you're talking about.