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Originally Posted by Brdslayr
Dan, how big of a job is it to replace an axle? What all has to come apart?
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It wasn't that hard...I think I only had to remove the lower knuckle bolts and the shock...maybe a few other things, but taking the whole rear suspension apart isn't that hard really. I guess it helps that I have a 1" impact wrench to get the retaining nut off/on easily.
I think I got both sides in by myself in maybe 3 hours. There's a lot of room to work (compared to other cars) and the suspension isn't that complicated.
Remember that (at least for the early models like mine) the shafts were two different lengths (very subtle difference). Make sure you get the correct one in on the correct side or it won't go back together. Oh, and don't forget to get the proper retaining nut as I mentioned above.
You'll want to get it re-aligned once you are done. I marked all my bolts, but it was still off when it all got back together, so I took it in for a 4 wheel alignment.
Consider safety wiring in those lower suspension bolts when you're done, especially the inner pivot bolts. I had one back out partially and break...not pretty.