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Old Feb 17, 2017, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirtyblackevo
Ya I'll be ordering the oem from stm. My axle boot tore a few weeks ago so I need a new passenger axle as well, perfect timing to swap it while I change the alternator since that has to come out too I guess.
I removed the bolts from the passenger and front motor mounts, jacked the engine up as high as I could, then unbolted the FPR. Even with ABS, AC, and MIVEC, it came right out. Well... It took some wiggling.
F*** pulling the axle LOL. But, If it's coming out, anyway...
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Eh, the axle will be fine for now, that sounds easier hahaha.
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Originally Posted by Dirtyblackevo
Eh, the axle will be fine for now, that sounds easier hahaha.
Maybe. I did mine in 45mins. I can't imagine it being much easier. 😃
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Sure enough, brake and battery light came off and on during the ride home and the alternator smokes now. She's done for!
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That's what I meant, your way sounds easier. The axle will be good for a few more miles haha
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Smoke??!! LOL Holy ****, that's awesome.
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Smoke??!! LOL Holy ****, that's awesome.
ha ya, I've never seen that happen before
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