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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 03:38 PM
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1998 blazer 4dr 4wheel drive gonna replace drivers side cv shsaft. what do I have to disconnect? end link, hub removal and lower ball joint? I searched but no luck. Thanks. How much time to do it also?
 
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Remove wheel.hub nut. Brake stuff..upper balljoint
And tie rod at knuckle....support lower control arm with floor
Jack.....knuckle will pull away and pop the axle loose
From diff.. then remove from knuckle the remove from vehicle
First axle is about 2.5hrs.....oh check fluid leve after your done.
 
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Guess I was off a bit LOL. Gonna be replacing the hub also so I`ll remove that before the balljoint
 
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Thanks Oki, think I may have broke a record. Without power tools 1 hr 15 min.
 
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That is quick.....glad to be able to help....
 
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usually the hard part, dismantling was easy. Everything came right off
 
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