[8th Man]

Are there any special tools required to remove the axle from the wheel hub?

 

[Muzikman]

No, looking at the SM doesn't look like it.

Remove wheel
Take off brake calipers
Remove rotor
Remove axle center hub nut
Remove the 4 bolts that hold on the hub/bearing housing
pull axle shaft out

That looks to be the quick and dirty steps by looking at the SM.

 

[8th Man]

Yeah, I discussed this with a friend and he pretty much said the same thing. I figured I'd ask before I started getting to work. Thanks for the prompt response. I appreciate it.

 

[8th Man]

Two more Q's.

1. Does your SM say what size the axle center hub nut is. Deep socket?

2. Will I need to bleed the brakes in order to reinstall the caliper?

 

[Muzikman]

No, it doesn't say what size the nut it.

You will not need to bleed the brakes after. Just remember, do not press on the brake peddle while the caliper is off or you will blow out the piston.

How did you break an axle?

Where did you find a new one?

 

[8th Man]

I broke it at Crozet, VA. I made a mistake and got myself hung up pretty bad. It snapped after numerous attempts to clear.

I'm not going to replace it. I'll be making a trip out to Colorado shortly to have the situation fixed permanently. Stay tuned... :bounce:

 

[Muzikman]

Hmmm...sounds interesting.

 

[usmc xterra]

I think I know where he is going! Not for me but happy for you! Call him Little Pony afterwards eh? MC

 

[cornick]

Two more Q's.

1. Does your SM say what size the axle center hub nut is.

I *think* it's 1 1/4". When I did my swap I'm pretty sure that's the size I needed to buy.

 

[wood]

Im from Batesville, Va. Where in Crozet did you hang it up? Just curious.

 

[mike100]

I bet the front gear set is in pieces too. I like everything about my X except the disposable front drive. I'm gonna have to look at a titan to see if any of that would fit.

 

[kokopop]

I'll be making a trip out to Colorado shortly to have the situation fixed permanently. Stay tuned... :bounce:

Interesting

 

[Muzikman]

I have first dibs on the front diff (if it's still in one piece) and the still good axle shaft!!!!!

I also have dibs on the TC UCA's (if I don't get a new set by then).

 

[kokopop]

I have 2nd's on the TC UCA's.