5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003) Learn more about the 5th Generation Maxima, including the VQ30DE-K and VQ35DE engines.

Remove LCR To Replace Axles/Boots

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:55 PM
  #1  
Turbonut's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 279
Remove LCR To Replace Axles/Boots

Just did a quick search, so not certain if this has been posted before, but rather than removing the Strut to Knuckle assembly, which will change alignment, or trying to remove the Ball Joint from the Knuckle, I decided to just remove the LCA. Raised the car, disconnected the stabilizer link on the LCR, then removed the 6 bolts and dropped the LCA out of the way. Pulled the left side axle, replaced the boot then went to the right side. The bearing was a bear as it was frozen in the support, but used a little heat and out it came. The boot kits were only $12.50 each from Napa, so the daughter was happy with the savings.
Only caution is that during reinstallation, the suspension should be loaded before final tightening of the LCA and stabilizer bar.

Last edited by Turbonut; Jul 3, 2009 at 08:05 AM.
Old Jul 3, 2009 | 08:07 AM
  #2  
Turbonut's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 279
Guess fat fingers. LCR=LCA Lower Control Arm
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JRod28
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
16
Dec 29, 2023 09:56 PM
Matt93SE
Maximas for Sale / Wanted
33
May 24, 2019 02:58 PM
jholley
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
6
Aug 30, 2015 06:39 AM
scarletsosa
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
2
Aug 17, 2015 09:09 PM
kirkhilles
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
2
Aug 8, 2015 10:53 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:46 AM.