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Old 01-05-2012, 09:32 PM
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Axle replacement

Hey guys.

I am replacing my passenger side axle cv axle tomorrow and my question is, when I pull the axle out of my CVT transmission is it going to start gushing fluid or is there a seal that stop it from pouring out unless it is damaged? I am pretty freaked out about that.
 
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Might drip a little, but not too much. You'll be fine.

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Everything went okay! No leakage what so ever, just a fine coat on the axle splines when pulled out. Only down side is we busted a sway bar end link when installing it. Ordered the part and it'll be here tomorrow and installed! Can't wait to be back on the road again! AND SO RELIEVED!
 
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Good Job!

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Good Job!

Nik

Thanks! I am pretty proud of myself for, you know, being a girl in all and doing the work on my own MINI and replacing parts!
 
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