So I followed Corbin's write-up on chenging out the axle, but I was only changing the outer CV-boot. I took out the whole axle, tore off the old boot and tapped out the joint. (NOTE: the joint came out pretty easily considered some guys at the shop said I'd hafta pound it off). Then I put the joint back in, re-fill with grease and clamped it down. Then when re-installing the axle the joint came off inside the boot. So while the axle was still on I tore off the clamp and re-fitted joint back in and re-clamped. So I took it out for a slow test drive and all I hear is this horrible grinding and scraping-metal on metal. Sounded like real bad brakes but it wasn't my brakes. Then I go to make a turn and it sounded like the wheel I did the boot chamge on was stuttering and skipping. So I bust a U and "clug clug CLUNK!" I put the car in gear again and no movement, sitting dead. I had the car towed back to the Auto Hobby Shop and am gonna work on it on Wednesday. I'm thinking the joint popped off - but what was the scraping noise?!? I thought the axle wasn't fully seated but the axle is in with about 1/4" metal showing. Should I try get another clamp and redo the joint again? Get a new axle? (NOTE: I didn't use that O-ring/ washer they supplied in the kit) Please help me out guys - Just sure hope I didn't kill my tranny...thanks in advance.

Alvin

96 RST

Star Stage I turbo kit /Starion I/C w/ 2" chrome piping / GReddy Type-S BOV / Missing Link / Custom APEXi- GReddy 2.5" exhaust / 55mm ARD TB/ Nology wires / APEXi EL mech boost gauge / Autometer A/F gauge / Southland Dual Friction clutch / B&M short shifter / Energy Suspension shifter bushings / 16" GSX Rims / Front/ Rear camberkits / Eibach Prokits / Tokico Blues/ Front Upper, Rear Lower strut bars / Rear GST sway bar/ GSX Dual Piston Calipers, X-drilled/ slotted rotors

Alvin

http://www.cardomain.com/id/96rst

throw a dog a bone
Alvin

96 RST

Star Stage I turbo kit /Starion I/C w/ 2" chrome piping / GReddy Type-S BOV / Missing Link / Custom APEXi- GReddy 2.5" exhaust / 55mm ARD TB/ Nology wires / APEXi EL mech boost gauge / Autometer A/F gauge / Southland Dual Friction clutch / B&M short shifter / Energy Suspension shifter bushings / 16" GSX Rims / Front/ Rear camberkits / Eibach Prokits / Tokico Blues/ Front Upper, Rear Lower strut bars / Rear GST sway bar/ GSX Dual Piston Calipers, X-drilled/ slotted rotors

Alvin

http://www.cardomain.com/id/96rst

woof woof...ok I bought a new axle and am gonna put it in tommorrow - any tips or advice what and what not to do

Alvin

96 RST

Star Stage I turbo kit /Starion I/C w/ 2" chrome piping / GReddy Type-S BOV / Missing Link / Custom APEXi- GReddy 2.5" exhaust / 55mm ARD TB/ Nology wires / APEXi EL mech boost gauge / Autometer A/F gauge / Southland Dual Friction clutch / B&M short shifter / Energy Suspension shifter bushings / 16" GSX Rims / Front/ Rear camberkits / Eibach Prokits / Tokico Blues/ Front Upper, Rear Lower strut bars / Rear GST sway bar/ GSX Dual Piston Calipers, X-drilled/ slotted rotors

Alvin

http://www.cardomain.com/id/96rst

I have done this twice, and its a pain in the ass!


(NOTE: I didn't use that O-ring/ washer they supplied in the kit)-

Well thats why your joint came off, that is a c clip and it keeps the joint seated on the halfshaft.

If you bought a new halfshaft you are fine, just throw that thing on and make sure not to break anything else! hahhaha speaking from experiance.

You tranny is fine i am sure, but your old joint and halfshaft are probably FUBAR!

me with A-10's Avenger Cannon- can you say depleted uranium rounds?

www.blackjupiter.com (gaming computers - tell everyone you know!)
MODS:

Engine= 60mm TB, Greddy 4-1 Headers, AEM Short Ram, MSD Wires,

Oh hell no! I just checked mine the other day and my boot is ripped and slinging grease everywhere, Im tooooo lazy to do this work and it's toooooo cold out to be on the side of the road, has anyone had satan do the boot job- and if so how much does it cost?

BOOST!-Tis far better to have it and not need it-than to need and not have it.

96 Black GS
Fog Light Mod*Custom Built Foxx 2K2 Short Air Intake* Foxx 2k2 Short Shifter*Indy Sequential Shifter Knob*Grabber Green/Orange Brake Caliper Color Mod*(:waryAryton Sienna R*I*P Orange/Green Engine Color Scheme) Maxspeed Catback System*18" Konig Black Opal Verdicts wrapped in Toyo Proxes FZ4's*Front Strut Tower Bar*Indiglo Gauges*MT4 Indiglo Pedals*Eibach Sportline Springs*$$$ Eibach Rear Pro Camber Kit$$$$
Coming$$$$$$ HRC Stage 2 Turbo

BOOST!-Tis far better to have it and not need it-than to need and not have it.

96 Black GS
Fog Light Mod*Custom Built Foxx 2K2 Short Air Intake* Foxx 2k2