CV Nut size

[newfestiva]

I think this has been covered before, but I can't find it. I'm going to replace my CV axles but I need to know what size the nut is. I don't want to just go buy a lot of different metric sockets. Any other advice concerning CV replacement would be appreciated. I'm not a mechanic... :blob8:

[FestYboy]

29mm is stock, some aftermarket axles come with 30mm nuts

[newfestiva]

Thanks

By the way this thing is clicking I would guess that it's original. Thanks. :p

[WmWatt]

I use 1-3/16" oil sending socket. It was a bit cheaper than an axle nut socket.

[rollertoaster]

29mm. I bought a craftsman one for $9 the other day


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[Larry Hampton]

Hmm, I used a 1 1/8".....

[FestYboy]

1 1/8 = just under 29mm (less than .5mm)
1 3/16 = 30mm (just over at 30.16mm)

[getnpsi]

my 30 took off a stocker via impact. IF you have a 30mm on hand dont hesitate to try it.

[newfestiva]

All

I used a 29 that I bought for less then $10 at a mcparts store. It worked but now I can't get the lower ball joint to come off so I can't get the axle out. It's loose and all but I'm not sure what I have to do to get that !@$#@$# lower ball joint to pop out. I bought a pickle fork and loosen the stabilizer bar on both sides but.... no luck yet. Any advice???

[rollertoaster]

Leave the sway bar bolted up, get a long piece of pipe. Use the pipe to pry from the frame near the lower control arm mount down against the swaybar or lower control arm. Push down on it with your knee and move the knuckle to the side with your hands when it pops out.


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[newfestiva]

Thanks

I'll go look for a pipe. I can see where having a little more torque than my pickle fork can give would help. Pickle fork can only move it down a little just not all the way out.