Hairdo12 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Pictures speak for themselves: The task really wasn't that hard, just took my time. I strongly believe there is no way you can get the center axle nut off without an impact. It wouldnt budge with a 24 inch breaker but the impact twisted it off in about 45 seconds. I then used a two jaw puller from harbor freight ($13 for three) to push the axle out of the wheel bearing. Of course I sprayed everything down with PB blaster the night before to help with the rust. Since the spring is shaped like a cone I used two sets of spring compressors because I was paranoid. Here is how much I had to compress the spring to get the upper mount back on. If you have an impact, you don't need the special tool, just beat up on it with your 15/16 socket. I reused the isolator as it looked just fine to me. Getting the assembly out I was able to do just fine by myself, but since I'm not a big guy I needed a helper to get it back into the wheel well. Once I got the upper mount in it was a one person job again. If you're unsure about your bearing plate, I found a good test to be when the car is on the ground, grab the bearing plate and try to turn it side to side. It should move about 3/4 of an inch side to side. My drivers side was frozen solid, passenger moved freely like the new one does. Oh one final thing, before I started I made numerious marks with a sharpie on the spring, isolators, mounts and strut assembly so I could line everything up the first time. I'm sure I would have been pretty pissed if I had to do something over. What it looks like with the assembly out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBC2005 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 What size is the axle hub nut? 34mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mra32 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 What size is the axle hub nut? 34mm? 36mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 i wish i had pictures. mine was waaaay worse than that lol. but i will warn you i messed up my springs compressing them in that routine. i ended up having to get new bottom plates, bearings, springs, top plates, and mounts. it is hard to see it but when you decompress the spring all the way you can see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Nasty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 What size is the axle hub nut? 34mm? 36mm 35mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mra32 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 What size is the axle hub nut? 34mm? 36mm 35mm. Everyone around has said 36mm when I asked, so thats the socket I bought. I pretty much got most of my info from z34phoenix's website: http://z34phoenix.piczo.com/?g=48667619&cr=6 The 36 did seem like it could be a little smaller when I put it on the nut. I think my chiltons says 36 too, but I'd have to check (its 8 miles away right now). Am I just crazy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 i think it is 36. 35 was too small. could be rust but 36 worked fine for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSI_MuNkY Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I use a 1 3/8" socket, usually from a 3/4" drive socket set. When putting it back on I used the same socket with an adapter to use a half inch drive torque wrench and torque it to 182ft lb. (factory spec) Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 It is 35, but 36 fits. Somebody had even posted pics with proof of these because nobody believed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 It is 35, but 36 fits. Somebody had even posted pics with proof of these because nobody believed him. Werd. Damn I thought it was just the bushing not the whole metal piece!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meltboy1 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 how long did this take you? Me and my friend are gona have to tackle this job on both my fronts soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairdo12 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 It is 35mm, but I used a 36mm. It took about an hour to remove the assembly another hour to replace the plate and about two hour to get everything back together. I took my time and triple checked everything. I only had a helper for 10 mins to get the thing back in. You may want to allow more time if your ball joint needs to be replaced. Remeber to pb blaster the night before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meltboy1 Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 ya, well the guy at the shop today said he would do it for $150, so I am droppin it off in the AM... that's well worth the time it would take me and my friend to do it... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 that much corrosion ... i would not be surprised if it was 37mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) BUMP! Crazy old thread, lol. Does anybody know what holds the bearing plate onto the lower part of the assembly? I might take mine apart today and clean it or replace it but I can't get too crazy with it because I'm redoing the entire suspension with upgrades soon. Edited September 11, 2016 by Imp558 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Good question, ive got replacements and will dig them out tomorrow. IIRC it goes between the piece with the studs and the rubber mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat1991 Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 BUMP! Crazy old thread, lol. Does anybody know what holds the bearing plate onto the lower part of the assembly? I might take mine apart today and clean it or replace it but I can't get too crazy with it because I'm redoing the entire suspension with upgrades soon. Gravity. it just sits on there. Make sure you line it up right. The spring will hold it in place once it's all back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Mine must be rusted in place, I've had the assemblies out before and didn't even notice the bearing. I thought that was just a seat that was welded on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitzel Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Thanks for this post and the pictures. I just saw it, and I have to do the job on my passenger side. The drivers side failed catastrophically due to rust and fatigue in rural Montana last spring. Had to have it towed and buy a whole new assembly from a wreck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 i suddenly have the urge to go inspect my spring seats.... Imp558 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxie500XL Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Something tells me that at least in this case, living where you do, ignorance probably is bliss. Imp558 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 if i had to guess, I'd say the fronts are probably fine, but the rears.... I'm expecting horror. that's how the entire undercarriage has held up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 No bearings in the rear. I worked a BUNCH of wd40 into my seized bearing and it feels pretty good now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I replace those as a matter of maintenance these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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