cv axle, quick question. Options

[cwong]

How hard is it to change the driver side cv axle for some one that isn't too mechanicaly inclined.

[cwong]

what about these ones on amazon?
http://www.amazon.com/TO87698768A-front-Le...ota+celica+1995




when changing the driver side do i also need to remove the passenger side axle also?

is there anything i should change out while im down there?

If the most amount of maintenance you've done is brake pads, then............well. Let me put it this way, there are a few different methods. One (this applies to OEM) you "pop" it out using the collars/pry bar. Two, slide hammer/vice grips/whatever, mostly this will apply to aftermarket as the "collars" are missing, Three (my preferred method, in regards to 'most" aftermarket), ratchet strap to keep tension and pry bar. All in all, the driver side is not that bad. If the half-shaft is shot, just get it out by whatever means and replace it.

what do you mean by "collar"

[SwissFerdi]

what about these ones on amazon?

I can't tell from here, there is no length specification. The DS axle length should be 25 5/8" (although I must double check). The incorrect axle length that I have found commonly sold is 24 19/32." I bought this one, and it was too short by a few mm, although it cross-checks correctly with my vehicle pretty much everywhere.

Although you have a GT so that may change your experience, but I've heard of errors on that account as well, I think Jonathan (808celica) had issues with fitment too.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Nov 6, 2013 - 5:37 PM