I've been doing some research on replacing the CV Joint Axles on both sides. RockAuto has both sides for $45-$50 per side (R&L).

When you go to tighten down the suspension (tie rod and spindle portions) as you are putting it all back together, do you need to tighten them down under load (weight on the tire)?

Do I need anything special, outside of tools and the actual CV joint axles when doing this repair? Gaskets or c-clips?

I found out that my spindle nut is 36mm by the way.

 

the axles should come with new nuts. snug everything and then do final torque with car on the ground. no gaskets, but if you rip a seal you'll have to replace it. liberally coat splines that go into the trans with trans fluid, that will help the seal live through the trauma.

 

Awesome, thanks for the info!

Part # check:

I have a 3.0L AUTO (1999 Honda Accord).

The part number I get off rockauto is APWI Part # HO8237A (for left) and APWI Part # HO8238A (for right).

It does not ask if it is for a manual or not or did all 3.0L's come in AUTO form? I also have ABS, will it be compatible?

 

ROCK is pretty reliable on parts. and the axle should have the tone ring regardless of ABS or not. not sure if the 3.0's were only automagic or not???

 

Found out they are only in automatic. What are the actual torque specs for the spindle nut? Is it 181 ft. lbs?

 

yup, 181 will do it. put some motor oil on the threads and the inward facing portion of the nut...stake it and you're done.

 

You guys are helpful!

Is there any other torque specs that I need to be mindful of?

 

Good info Doc...

 

I'm sure the shop manual gives tightening torques for the balljoint nuts, caliper-bracket bolts, tie-rod end, etc. But they're not particularly unusual torques considering each bolt size.