How to remove passenger side drive axle?
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How to remove passenger side drive axle?
I've got a 2003 MCS; what do you have to remove to get at the carrier bearing on the passenger CV axle? Can I remove the Power Steering fan or is there another technique?
Thanks in advance. I know I need to get a hanyes or bentley manual but so far I've never had the need.
Thanks in advance. I know I need to get a hanyes or bentley manual but so far I've never had the need.
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Thanks for the offer, but I'm in WI so I can't take you up on that.
I'm replacing the wheel bearing too so I already had the knuckle removed as well as the ball joint etc. I didn't know I needed to drain the trans fluid though so thanks for that! I just can't see a way to get at the bolts (specifically the upper one) on the passenger axle carrier bearing so I can then pull the assembly out of the trans.
I'm replacing the wheel bearing too so I already had the knuckle removed as well as the ball joint etc. I didn't know I needed to drain the trans fluid though so thanks for that! I just can't see a way to get at the bolts (specifically the upper one) on the passenger axle carrier bearing so I can then pull the assembly out of the trans.
#4
You do need to remove the power steering fan. That's what I had to do to pull the drive shaft and replace the boot. You do NOT need to drain the transmission fluid.
I was able to get the upper bolt with a long (6 in. I think) extension. It had to be done by feel cause there is very little room. Getting it back in and started is even more fun. Fortunately I had access to a lift.
Alan
I was able to get the upper bolt with a long (6 in. I think) extension. It had to be done by feel cause there is very little room. Getting it back in and started is even more fun. Fortunately I had access to a lift.
Alan
#5
Thanks Alan, that's what I was looking for. Now I just need time to tackle it.
Any hints on the process of replacing the boot? I'm pulling the axle because the boot closest to the carrier bearing has a very small leak that just started and I'm hoping to rebuild it (got the OEM boot kit from MINI) but I haven't done an axle boot before. I've found several online pictorials which I'm hoping will help.
Any hints on the process of replacing the boot? I'm pulling the axle because the boot closest to the carrier bearing has a very small leak that just started and I'm hoping to rebuild it (got the OEM boot kit from MINI) but I haven't done an axle boot before. I've found several online pictorials which I'm hoping will help.
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#8
All extra work....just the brake caliber, lower control arm ball joint nuts, and axle nut...power steering fan and 3 shaft bolts....that's it.
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Yeah the procedure is the same but the axles are different. Make sure you get the right ones and compare to the old one. Also check the splines and the snap ring on the new axle. I had problems getting mine in. Turned out the snap ring was a little bigger than the old one. Had to swap them.
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Weird, no more clicking sound. Drove in circles in the parking deck to try to see if it would happen again but nothing. It was definitely a mechanical clicking noise before. Rotated the tires on that side when I got home and checked the axle boots. They look perfect.
Not sure what to do at this point.
Not sure what to do at this point.