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PaleMelanesian · 07-15-2014, 02:26 PM

Agreed. It's fine until it starts making popping noises.

Here's a great how-to for replacing the axle. FAQ: Axle Replacement Tutorial With PICS! - Honda-Tech I unbolted the back end of the lower A arm in 3 places rather than messing with removing the ball joint. I needed a 4-ft extension bar to break the axle nut loose.

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PaleMelanesian Hypermiler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,321 PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan 90 day: 69.2 mpg (US) PaleFit - '09 Honda Fit Sport Team Honda Wagons 90 day: 44.06 mpg (US) Thanks: 611 Thanked 434 Times in 284 Posts	Agreed. It's fine until it starts making popping noises. Here's a great how-to for replacing the axle. FAQ: Axle Replacement Tutorial With PICS! - Honda-Tech I unbolted the back end of the lower A arm in 3 places rather than messing with removing the ball joint. I needed a 4-ft extension bar to break the axle nut loose. __________________ 11-mile commute: 100 mpg - - - Tank: 90.2 mpg / 1191 miles