Hey guys,
Both of my Micra's outer CV boots are split and grease is going everywhere, so I'd like to get them covered up again ASAP.
I've got the Haynes manual here and have read alot about this on this forum. But I've still got a few questions:
1. The manual says that the track-rod end needs to be separated from the steering arm with a ball-joint separator, but I havn't seen this mentioned here anywhere. Is it really necessary? Most posts here just seem to say that the driveshaft can be pulled out of the back of the hub carrier straight after unbolting it from the suspension.
2. Assuming I can get the driveshaft nut off, how difficult is the rest of the job? I'm pretty good mechanically.
3. Does this procedure involve losing any gearbox oil?
Thanks guys!
Both of my Micra's outer CV boots are split and grease is going everywhere, so I'd like to get them covered up again ASAP.
I've got the Haynes manual here and have read alot about this on this forum. But I've still got a few questions:
1. The manual says that the track-rod end needs to be separated from the steering arm with a ball-joint separator, but I havn't seen this mentioned here anywhere. Is it really necessary? Most posts here just seem to say that the driveshaft can be pulled out of the back of the hub carrier straight after unbolting it from the suspension.
2. Assuming I can get the driveshaft nut off, how difficult is the rest of the job? I'm pretty good mechanically.
3. Does this procedure involve losing any gearbox oil?
Thanks guys!