R50/53 first axle changeout....
#1
02-19-2014, 08:03 PM
first axle changeout....
Hello again mini community!
So i got a replacement passenger side half shaft/cv assembly for my 5 speed manual 2006 R50 i just have the half shaft/assembly(nothing else came in the box) and good idea of how it goes in any tips you guys may have to make sure i get it done right the first time, is it really just pull it out and put it in? also what transmission fluid will i need to replace the fluid i lose and how much should i order.... also are there any torque specs i need to pay attention to when reassembling. Oh yeah the boots came on the assembly already clamped does this mean they are already packed so all i have to do is just put it in, because it had the ******* type clamps with crimp at the top that i have always cut off to remove.
So i got a replacement passenger side half shaft/cv assembly for my 5 speed manual 2006 R50 i just have the half shaft/assembly(nothing else came in the box) and good idea of how it goes in any tips you guys may have to make sure i get it done right the first time, is it really just pull it out and put it in? also what transmission fluid will i need to replace the fluid i lose and how much should i order.... also are there any torque specs i need to pay attention to when reassembling. Oh yeah the boots came on the assembly already clamped does this mean they are already packed so all i have to do is just put it in, because it had the ******* type clamps with crimp at the top that i have always cut off to remove.
#2
02-20-2014, 06:23 AM
Hello again mini community!
So i got a replacement passenger side half shaft/cv assembly for my 5 speed manual 2006 R50 i just have the half shaft/assembly(nothing else came in the box) and good idea of how it goes in any tips you guys may have to make sure i get it done right the first time, is it really just pull it out and put it in? also what transmission fluid will i need to replace the fluid i lose and how much should i order.... also are there any torque specs i need to pay attention to when reassembling. Oh yeah the boots came on the assembly already clamped does this mean they are already packed so all i have to do is just put it in, because it had the ******* type clamps with crimp at the top that i have always cut off to remove.
So i got a replacement passenger side half shaft/cv assembly for my 5 speed manual 2006 R50 i just have the half shaft/assembly(nothing else came in the box) and good idea of how it goes in any tips you guys may have to make sure i get it done right the first time, is it really just pull it out and put it in? also what transmission fluid will i need to replace the fluid i lose and how much should i order.... also are there any torque specs i need to pay attention to when reassembling. Oh yeah the boots came on the assembly already clamped does this mean they are already packed so all i have to do is just put it in, because it had the ******* type clamps with crimp at the top that i have always cut off to remove.
1) Based on it being a 2006, I am guessing the miles are up there. Probably should replace the axle seal (sits in the transaxle). Hate to go through all the work to have a seal leak.
2) Your transaxle should take 1.5 qts of trans fluid (through mid '04 was 2 quarts but '06 should be 1.5 quarts).
3) I use Redline MTL for fluid. It is a bit more expensive but works extremely well.
4) There are always torque specs to pay attention to...axle nut comes to mind
. Don't have them off hand but a good manual or online search should find what you need. Hope this helps
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