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Old 07-02-2021, 03:55 PM
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I just did my right outside joint. I had two hiccups:

1) c clip locked into place took way too much force to remove but I left the axle nut loosened but on so I could pry against the hub


2) new c clip jammed. It took four attempts with 3 different c clips before I got it on. Don't force it. It should go on with 3-4 reasonable taps with BFH. If it fights pull it off and check the c clip. They might go on better with the open side up or down for a gravity assist. I missed the memo of that's the case.

Tips; I used a u-bolt clamp on the axle for something to lever against and to hammer the new joint back on used a large vice grip so I could hold the axle against the subframe so I wasn't pushing against the inner joint.
Awesome thank you. I will pass this information on to my Indy. This is one job I won’t have time for.
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Old 07-02-2021, 05:36 PM
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Cardone are not bad axles. I've used several on front wheel drive cars. So far, none of those cars have come back for repairs. I wouldn't hesitate to use them unless they failed inspection before installation.
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I like the feedback on the axles as full axles are brutal expensive vs. joint


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Old 07-02-2021, 10:31 PM
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Cardone are not bad axles. I've used several on front wheel drive cars. So far, none of those cars have come back for repairs. I wouldn't hesitate to use them unless they failed inspection before installation.
Thank you for the information
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