1999 Mazda 626 Replace driver's side drive axel

Tiny
DEBR59
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  • 1999 MAZDA 626
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
How do you get the old part loose and out of there? We already had it apart once and put everything back together. We will be trying again tonight.
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 AT 10:28 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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You'll need a socket large enough to remove the axle nut, and a tool to break the ball joint free. Then just pull the strut rotor and all outward until the cv-joint clears the knuckle, I would change the whole shaft, Reanufactured axles are pretty cheap, and it's quicker and easier than messing with seperating the old joint! Use a bucket under the inner joint to catch any tranny fluid that might leak out! If you have trouble with the inboard joint, use to large flat blade screwdrivers, or prybars and pop it out of the differential.
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 AT 10:31 AM

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