I replace a CV axle or halfshaft on the passenger side of my 1995 Subaru Legacy Station Wagon. First I break loose the nut that goes on the end of the axle. …
Subaru CV axle or half shaft replacement
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Just did mine today and might I say my subie is very happy! Thanks for the
video!
Dude. All I have to say is that you may not be a mechanic but you make one
damn good video. Straight to the point. No messing around. That is how a
video should be when it comes to fixing/replacing anything on a vehicle. I
do all of my own work also and everything I know comes from YouTube. Thank
you for making a GREAT video. Simply awesome. My 1990 Legacy thanks you
too, after I put in new cv’s she’s driving better than ever.
You rock man! Ill be doing my Tacoma here in a few weeks. Your video was
very informative. Lots of information and no fluff. Just how we need it.
In the process of dropping transmission on my impreza and got the trans
dropped thinking the axles would just slide out, they didn’t. Thanks to
your vid I know exactly where the pins I need to knock out are.
You welcome. That’s why I do all my own work on my cars!
Thanks for this video. I changed the drive side axle on my wifes 95
Legacy,it took about two hours for the whole job. My rip-off inspection
station wanted $275.00 I got the axle at Auto Zone for less than $70,00.
This is a easy fix,and saved me $200.00. Thanks again.
Nice job now you have giving me confidence to do my own 🙂 2001 legacy
I don’t see an edit your comments type button so I am responding to my own
comment….. The reason I asked you if you marked the position of the top
strut bolt is I believe its position has an effect on wheel alignment.
Thanks for the tutorial..
I wasn’t sure how it was held on, on the trans side.
My pin keeps breaking any ideas why?
What keeps the pin on the tranny side from falling out?
Thanks for the video. Tackling this on my 99 Wagon tomorrow.
Nothing compares to original OEM axle, I rebooted mine.
Did you get wierd shaking upon acceleration before you did this?
Excellent video! It’s so hard to find a mechanic to trust. It looks simple
enough is there anything written down that you could recommend. My biggest
concern is putting it all back together properly.
@Fmiguelify Yes, you can call it either one, and you can also call it a CV
axle.
Thank you for making this video. My wife’s Outback CV boot is torn and I’ll
have to fix it soon.
I work in a garage professionally, and I would recommend the Haynes manual.
I used one to restore a 1965 Ford Mustang back to it’s original state.
Nice vid, though it is recommended that you DON’T have the wheel on
(especially while supporting the car’s weight) when removing the axle nut,
you can wreck your bearings.
Do the new subaru cv shafts have the pin that holds the shaft to the trans
spline? Like 2003 wrx wagon?
@MyBigDingaLing No, just clicking when I made at turned and accelerated at
the same time.
I think it’s easier to just get a new axle.
@eulldog He didnt remove it he just cracked it. still has pressure holding
it but not the full torque spec thus making it still safe for the wheel
bearing. Gud tip from him, rather than try wedging the wrench down with
your full body weight and the car up in the air is unsafe
I noticed on other videos they removed the ball jiont. This method makes
the job much easier. How long it take you to complete?
good video doin mine tomorrow!
Correct!
Thanks, that’s why I work on my own cars. 🙂 I recommend buying a Haynes
manual or a Chilton manual for your car, they are helpful.
Interestingly, the catalytic converter is actually why that inner
right-side boot is so prone to failure. The heat dries it out. Not a
problem on the left side. Design flaw, if you ask me.
Thank you, I didn’t change mine, it seemed fine
thank you!!!
These struts were none adjustable, but I did get some new ones that were
adjustable so from now on I think I will remove the lower ball joint so it
doesn’t mess with the alignment.
You’re welcome. Have fun. 🙂
@chevyhs I don’t know. My Subaru is the only Subaru that I have done.
Dude, you animal! Great job. Thanks for the vid!