2?'s on front axle replacement

[WmWatt]

Read Haynes manual description of procedure and have 2 questions about saving time...

1. What needs to be unbolted on the control arm? I've replaced the control arms before and know the wheel has to be raised off the ball joint to allow it to be pulled outward. What's the least that has to be undone?

2. If only the one side of the car is raised will that keep the transmission fluid from running out when the axle is removed, thus saving having to remove the speedometer cable later to top up the transmission? Has anyone replaced an axle by just jacking up one side and using one jack stand?

Thanks.
Colour me lazy, no wait, make that efficient.

[FestYboy]

the LEAST that needs done (with a little fenagling) is the strut bolts to the knuckle and the axle bolt, you should be able to flex things about to remove the axle stub.

you're still gonna haver fluid loss no matter what, so be prepared

[denguy]

I just did some and i just dro........damn, i forgot what i did.

[FestYboy]

hehehehe, senior moment?

[villageidiot]

axle and strut bolts, wiggle it out of there by holding you tongue just to the right side of your lips and out just a little bit.

[FestYboy]

^ that's the trick!!! (and little known secret)

now i have to kill you for letting it out and HIM for knowing vital information LOL

[GenevaDirt]

control arm popped out and axle nut is all that needs to be undone....have done it numerous times.