CV Axle replacement?

Tiny
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  • 1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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Replacing axles and need to know for sure how many splines are my axles 33?
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 AT 5:39 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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You can remove the old axles and count them to be sure but it says, "applications show 33 outboard splines and 34 inboard splines". Let us know if you need anything else.
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Thursday, April 16th, 2026 AT 9:39 AM
Tiny
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Ok thanks Ken l any seals I need to replace or anything else I should know
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Thursday, April 16th, 2026 AT 11:52 AM
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You can replace the transaxle seal on the side you are replacing the axle on which is common practice.
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Friday, April 17th, 2026 AT 7:33 AM
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What's the procedure?
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Friday, April 17th, 2026 AT 7:36 AM
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Once the CV axle is removed, use a seal remover and pop the seal out then use a seal install tool to tap the new seal into place then coat the seal with transmission oil before installing the new CV axle.
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Friday, April 17th, 2026 AT 7:47 AM

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