replacing cv axles

[Azplinker]

I have a '92 4sp automatic 4x4 1.6 MFI Sidekick. are there any special tools required to remove and replace the front axles?

[fixkick]

Both>?
im not sure what you are doing, the CV axles are bad. tell what is bad first. so i can know job.
none , are special, unless pulling front wheel bearings.


I have never attempted to remove CV axle assemblies, using all 3 ways, only 4c-8 way
1: FSM way, 2 drop axle. , 3 drop inboard side of Arm.

the snap ring is #34 here, is off first.
http://www.fixkick.com/axles/Pan-drop/pandrop.html#cv

and that begs the question, which way? are you doing this
drop ball is FSM way page 4C8
drop whole axle like seen here

http://www.fixkick.com/axles/Pan-drop/pandrop.html


you could drop the Arms from ball side or rear of the A side. dealing with spring tension.

or use the FSM way.
its publish, and free to look.

http://www.acksfaq.com/96-FSM-v1-4c-pdf.htm


read page 4C-8 and ask questions.
snap ring off.
you drop the arm ball end.
then mark parts.
then drop inboard cv flanges.
page 4c-8
http://www.acksfaq.com/96-FSM-v1-4c-pdf.htm
then pull the axle.

type CV in my search box, there.

[Azplinker]

The CV boots are both damaged from age, mileage. I have complete axle assembles to replace them. I didn't understand if I needed any special tool to remove outer axle shafts from wheel hub or not. Will drop the ball joint and remove that way. Thanks for the clarification.

[fixkick]

sure you need tools. sure.
special no.
all are off shelf at your friendly auto store, (wheel bearings , excepted)
good not rebuilding yours. that is more steps.

floor jacks and stands
wrenches, snap ring tool ,expanding

the axle have only 2 captive points, the snap ring and the inboard mounts.

for joint rework check this out

http://www.acksfaq.com/cvhalfshaft.htm