I'm thinking about replacing the passenger side axle on my '96 Accord EX Coupe along with the transmission axle seal (leaking). How hard (or is it do-able) would this be to do without any special tools? I know a guy who is a Honda ASE certified (or so he says) mechanic that will do it for me parts and labor for about $180 bucks, but he told me he would be buying the parts from Advance Auto... I just figured I could save myself about half that just to do it myself. Is the axle seal replaceable from the outside or is it an invasive procedure?

Thanks,
Nathan

 

I know on most cars to replace a half shaft you have to disassemble the entire suspension to remove the shaft, as for Honda specific I'm not sure. As for the tranny seal I can't help you. I would think the half shaft replacement would be doable if you are slightly technically inclined.

PS, you might need a big pry bar or a fork to seperate the ball joint on the suspension.

 

Go to our DIY section there is a step by step instruction


THIS WILL GIUDE YOU TO REPLACE THE AXLE,,,,,,,,,TO REPLACE THE SEAL. SIMPLY REMOVE THE OLD 1 AND HAMMER THE NEW 1 IN ..

oooops sorry about the caps..

 

do you have illustrated pictures?

 

Sorry I got no pics, maybe another meber can come up with some ,,
if you follow the instruction should be a piece of cake

 

If the boots are just leaking grease, you can simply replace the boots for about ~$20 per axle then add grease before sealing. I have been warned about poor quality of rebuildt half-shafts from Autozone.

Is the axle seal just the clip that goes on axle side of the shaft?