What kind of wrench do I need to replace stub axle?
Be ready with a drain pan. Some European vehicles use a ring of bolts to hold the inner CV to the inner stub axle, and the stub axle stays in the transmission case. These bolts probably use a 12-point Allen-type wrench. They are notorious for stripping.
What can I use to replace front drive axle?
A large crescent wrench or pipe wrench is not an acceptable substitute. Borrow, rent or buy the right socket and a flex handle with at least an 18-in. handle, because that nut may be torqued to as much as 300 lb.-ft. You can use an air wrench to loosen it if you have compressed air available.
What causes the left and right axles to fail?
There is an inner and outer joint on the left and right axles. All else being equal, the outer joints fail first because they run with the highest angularity–when the wheel is turned, the joint has to redirect the torque from the engine around a corner. The more angle, the more strain.
How are the wheels connected to the transaxle?
Your CV joint has failed. The wheels of your front-drive vehicle are connected to the transaxle via axles that have constant-velocity-type universal joints at each end. There is an inner and outer joint on the left and right axles.
How much torque does a 4WD axle nut have?
Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Loosen 45° then retighten to 199 ft-lbs/270 Nm. 4WD 1980-1991 With manual locking hubs: Tighten adjusting nut to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm while turning hub. Back off and retighten to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm. Back off to 0. Install ring and tighten locknut to 160 ft-lbs/217 Nm minimum. Tang on ring must press through slot on spindle.
How big is the axle nut on a Chevrolet Acadia?
Make and Model > Chevrolet > Acadia > Chevrolet Axle Nut Torque… AWD 2007-2016 FRONT 173/235-ft/lbs/Nm REAR 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm 2017 FRONT AND REAR Use new nut. Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Loosen 45° then retighten to 199 ft-lbs/270 Nm. 2017 Use new nut. Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Loosen 45° then retighten to 199 ft-lbs/270 Nm.
How big is the axle nut on a Chevy Malibu?
2013-2017 Tighten in three steps: First, 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm; second, loosen 45 degrees; last, tighten 185 ft-lbs/250 Nm. Malibu Limited 2016 Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Back off 45 degrees and retighten to 184 ft-lbs/250 Nm. 2013-2015 177/240-ft/lbs/Nm Use new original equipment nut.