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Question: front axel replacement

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arturos, 2.9L 6 Cylinder Turbo, Des Plaines, IL, August 04, 2010, 21:40
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how hard is to replace front axel (driver side)any step by step

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    Bret Bodas August 05, 2010, 09:04
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    Step by step directions are best found in a repair manual: http://bit.ly/mitchell_repair_manuals_online
    I haven't seen these axles fail, what's the problem?

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    arturos, August 05, 2010, 15:55
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    transmision fluid was found in the axel when bolt was remove from the hub

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    Bret Bodas, August 05, 2010, 16:32
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    Oh, I see. Make sure the differential flange seal is OK, you shouldn't have fluid in there.
    Getting these axles out is not too difficult once you've done it, but disconnecting the a-arm and getting the axle out is a little tough. Be careful, there's a lot of tension on the a-arm.
    Also, you'll find the axle doesn't want to come out of the differential, you have to pry it out with a pry bar, give it a quick pry and it will pop out.
    Check service bulletins too, I think they have one related to this issue.

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    Visitor, August 07, 2010, 16:44

    i heard that in this model problem is with seal on cv joint and atf getting mixed up with grease from cv joint which can cause transmision failure , which is a real problem on early model xc 90 t6 awd

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