help! how do i set the correct length for my CV axles??? - Tuner-Junction

Retroshark · #1 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 01:57 PM

i just got a new set of cv joints/axles for my build and they are so close to the correct size, but not all the way there. i know i need to remove the boots to adjust the size, but i also know that the boots are packed with a shit load of grease, so i dont want to go and mess with that shit til i know 100% what i gotta do.

so that leads me to my question, does anyone know how ot adjust the length of an OEM cv joint for a honda?

yellowrexsi · #2 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 02:15 PM

I have never heard of such a thing

Retroshark · #3 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 02:18 PM

lol well i guess there is some kind of bolt on teh inside that clamps the shaft onto the CV joint, and you can loosten it to make it longer or shorter... ij just dont want to open it to find out

yellowrexsi · #4 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 02:56 PM

I think somone is messing with you
unless I have always overlooked it

Retroshark · #5 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 03:48 PM

well haynes says u always gotta check it and if replacing, you have to set it the first time so idk. im just gonna take them to napa to be done

ATISTANG · #6 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 04:00 PM

I have never heard of that eaither,

street_accord94 · #7 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 04:19 PM

just bolt the things in...ive done plenty of axles and havent had to take one apart yet

yellowrexsi · #8 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by street_accord94

just bolt the things in...ive done plenty of axles and havent had to take one apart yet

is that just an accord thing??
never heard of it

street_accord94 · #9 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 04:50 PM

i never heard of it either...maybe its just a marc thing??

you only have to check the distances if you rebuilt them yourself...OTS rebuilds are spec'd.

Retroshark · #10 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 05:35 PM

hmm

well if the manual and auto pass side axles are the same, then theres a fuck up cause this one is definately an inch shorter. the reason i cant just bolt it in is because i put it in completely flush so that its clicked in place, and as i tighten the nut, it pulls the axle out of the transmission.

if its hanging out, the fluid will drain out in between the splines.

im going to go get my other wrong axle that they sent me and see if its the same size, if so, ill use that one but it definately is the wrong size and would be dangerous to use in that way. im going to do more research on this.

Retroshark · #11 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 05:45 PM

god Fucking Damn It They Sent Me The Co Mpletely Wrong Fucking Axles Jesus Those Fuckign Stupid Mexican Assholes Trying To Fuck Me In The Ass Always!!! God Damn Why The Fuck Is It So Difficult To Send A Fuckin 2002 Accord Drivers Side Axle Its Not Fucking Rocket Science Asdahhhhadshkhkkkhqawr$#@q($y(qwrh(q#hr)qhr)q

street_accord94 · #12 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 05:47 PM

you got the wrong axle then since mt and at happen to be the same for the passengers side...its the drivers side that are different between trans.

Retroshark · #13 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 06:17 PM

yea. i was gonan use the new "pass side" one that i got but its defintaely wrong alltogether. idk wtf the seccond one they sent me is. it doesnt even go in the trans. they are sucjh fucking tools i swear. now im just gonna return them both scratched up and if they dont give me my money back im gonan pull some serious shit. further more im JUST PISSED AS HELL NOW.

also, the fucking IACV is a bitch. its a little prissy bitch. i needed to grind about 1/10 of an inch off of the edge of the IACV because the stupid motherfucking throttle body has a gay ass lip that the OLD iacv rested against and the iacv adapter doesnt fit with the lip there. also, i cant fuckign see if its sealed all the way tight since its in a fucking gay asss spot. and lastly, the most fucked up part of all, the new obd1 iacv plug sits facing the firewall, and its tight against it, so now i can teven wire it, so i had do take it out, break off the plastic around where the plug would go and jsut bend the prongs around so i can fit it behind. im about ready to give the fuck up on this shit, its so fucking gay i hate it so god damned much and my ggf is on her peroiod and my mom is comming home tonight and i have to go to a fucking DMV out in nowhere with her to register her fucking car because she wants so spend quality time asdabads
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street_accord94 · #14 (**permalink**) July 30th, 2006, 06:25 PM

keep your head on...if you have to extend the IAC wires so you can get a solid fit...and make sure you ensure the IACV sits flush or your idle will blow. other than that, shits not too bad and you're almost done :hug:

ATISTANG · #15 (**permalink**) July 31st, 2006, 07:09 AM

ahhh yes the wonder full world of receiving the wrong parts