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Buy a new CV Axle Halfshaft and a new axle nut comes with it.
Mitchell 1 OnDemand5 service manual recommends, from GM's service information, to tighten the drive axle nut to 140 N.m (103 Ft. Lbs.).
Jack and secure vehicle. Remove tie rod nut and separate of knuckle. Remove axle nut and strut bolts. Use pry bar to remove inner CV joint from trans. Pull CV axle from vehicle.
180 ft pounds is recommended for all cv axles
If you mean the nut that retains the CV axle, it is 1 and 3/16 and needs a long socket.
first with the car on the ground loosen the axle nut with a 32 or 34 mm axle nut socket ( abt 15.00 at kragens this is a special deep socket it comes in handy ) then you jack the car up on the specific side and remove wheel then take brake hub off then take off the axel nut all the way then put a pan under the axle ( the end that goes in to transmission because fluid will spill ) then dont yank but gently pry and pull the axle out ( it has to go through the horseshoe bottom of strut youll see ) then reverse all steps to install new cv axle be careful not to be to hasty take your time and when axle nut is back on torque it down
The book states from 2002-2007, the front cv axle nut is a 34mm.
Honestly, a 1/2 in. impact wrench, with the impact socket that fits the nut. Could be a 28mm,30mm,32mm... or so. Use a torque wrench to install the new nut--over tightening can lead to bearing damage. Don't forget to punch the notch in on the nut to lock it in place. Use a new nut if possible. There's only about 90 lb-ft of torque on one of these nuts, so a socket on an 18" breaker bar works fine.
I am assuming the axle cv joint itself is bad an not just the boot. If the cv joint is bad you will have to replace the whole axle itself. 1. Drain transmission fluid. 2. Remove wheel. 3. Loosen and remove axle nut and remove whatever is necessary to free axle from wheel/suspension area. 4. Using a prybar or large screwdriver pop axle out of transmission and replace.
No the axle shafts use CV joints.No the axle shafts use CV joints.
First loosen the lug nuts on the side you want to replace the cv axle on. Jack up the car make sure it is secure remove the tire. Remove the spindle nut 32mm socket. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the tie rod end 17mm wrench or socket unhook the tie rod end and move it out of the way. Now that the tie rod is unhooked you can move the hub freely. remove all 6 8mm Allen bolts that secure the cv axle to the tranny. Remove the axle which is easier said than done you have to move it around until it comes out. install in reverse of removal. I don't know the torque specs. I acctually came here looking for them.
loosen wheel nuts and axle nut. Raise both front wheels and securely support car. Remove wheel and axle nut and washer. Remove ball joint from steering knuckle. Push axle stub inboard through wheel bearing until it clears steering knuckle. May need to also remove steering knuckle from strut, but will have to have wheels realigned afterward. Pull the axle from the transaxle. Some fluid may leak from the transaxle. Replacement is the reverse. Put some wheel bearing grease on the wear shoulder of the outer CV joint before replacing. Also replace transmission output seal and wheel bearing seal if indicated. Torque axle nut to about 200 ft-lbs.