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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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How can I find out what type of axles I have

I have the axles clicking cause my boots ripped so its time to replace, I want to order them however I can't cause I dont know if I have limited slip or not, or if I have all abs or just front abs ..
So please any other ideas let me know.

I appreciate all the help for this topic ...
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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You do not have VLSD unless you swapped transmissions with an I30.

ABS is a 4 wheel system on 4th gens, you either have it or you don't. If you see the ABS light flash on when you first start the car, you have ABS.
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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Are you sure?
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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Actually it was the I30t that had the limited slip tranny.
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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My maxima is a 5 speed does that make a difference?
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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i do belive it makes a difference for the....Drivers side, the passenger is the same for MT and AT axle i think, search would help.
just order both for a MT tranny and don't worry, if they accidentally ship you a ABS axle just pop the ring off,

you are ordering from raxles.com right?
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by HandsonMaxima.
i do belive it makes a difference for the....Drivers side, the passenger is the same for MT and AT axle i think, search would help.
just order both for a MT tranny and don't worry, if they accidentally ship you a ABS axle just pop the ring off,

you are ordering from raxles.com right?

is that the best place to get them ?
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Here are the facts in some easy to read bullet points - these are for 4th gens only


Some maxima 5 speeds in CANADA came with LSD, others did not.

No maxima 5 speeds originally sold in the USA came with LSD, none. The only way to get a maxima 5spd with an LSD is if someone swapped in the transmission from another car.

Some I30t's came with LSD, not all.

Driver's side axle is the only difference on LSD cars, the passenger side axle is the same whether you have LSD or non-LSD.

ABS is present on all 4 wheels if your car has it.

You can use an ABS axle in a NON-abs car without any problems. You can't use a NON-ABS axle in an ABS car (if you do, your ABS won't work).

Raxles are great axles. I have never had a problem with any Autozone/Napa remanufactured axle in my life, and I've had a lot of them in my cars over the years, so until I have a problem, I'll continue to go with those because they are about half the price.


edit: in order to be absolutely sure about whether or not you have an LSD transmission (if you are worried that someone before you modified the car and swapped the transmission or if your car is from canada or if you have an I30t and are unsure if you have LSD) - the only way to be absolutely positive is to look at the driver's side axle seal. if it is a little larger than a hockey puck in diameter (about 3.5-4") then it is an LSD car, if it is about 1.75-2" in diameter it is non-LSD.

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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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ok so buy the axles with non limited slip ???
Old Nov 27, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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So there is an ABS light on my cluster that lights up so im assuming that I have ABS.. lol
and get the axles with out limited slip cause thats only available on the i30t and not 5 speed maximas

Is this correct?
Old Nov 27, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Nealoc187
Here are the facts in some easy to read bullet points - these are for 4th gens only


Some maxima 5 speeds in CANADA came with LSD, others did not.

No maxima 5 speeds originally sold in the USA came with LSD, none. The only way to get a maxima 5spd with an LSD is if someone swapped in the transmission from another car.

Some I30t's came with LSD, not all.

Driver's side axle is the only difference on LSD cars, the passenger side axle is the same whether you have LSD or non-LSD.

ABS is present on all 4 wheels if your car has it.

You can use an ABS axle in a NON-abs car without any problems. You can't use a NON-ABS axle in an ABS car (if you do, your ABS won't work).

Raxles are great axles. I have never had a problem with any Autozone/Napa remanufactured axle in my life, and I've had a lot of them in my cars over the years, so until I have a problem, I'll continue to go with those because they are about half the price.


edit: in order to be absolutely sure about whether or not you have an LSD transmission (if you are worried that someone before you modified the car and swapped the transmission or if your car is from canada or if you have an I30t and are unsure if you have LSD) - the only way to be absolutely positive is to look at the driver's side axle seal. if it is a little larger than a hockey puck in diameter (about 3.5-4") then it is an LSD car, if it is about 1.75-2" in diameter it is non-LSD.
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makes sense so non lsd with abs is my axle !!! ?
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If you read all of those and it applies to your max then that should be correct.

btw why are you yelling at him? he's just trying to help
Old Nov 27, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Not yelling just forgot about the caps
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