Ilubeyousubaru Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 My US 2008 legacy special edition 5 spd had a torn passenger inner cv axle boot and a bad lower ball joint. So I replaced it with an cv axle(Autozone's Duralast Gold) along with the lower ball joint (Raybesto's premium) and outer tie rod (O'Reilly's house brand). After all said and done, three days later on Memorial Day, I thought I had it finished. Today, after down shifting to third gear to overtake a slow vehicle, my vehicle started shaking. Something that has never happened before. After I got home, I checked both sides of the cv axles to compare, and the aftermarket Duralast Gold CV axle is out by about half a centimeter. Am I safe to ride to work and back? It's about 20 miles round trip, without my axle entirely falling out? And fix it afterwards? There's no transmission fluid coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I wouldn't risk it. Was the c-clip on the duralast shaft before you installed it? Sometimes it takes a few taps with a hammer (watch the threads) to get the shaft seated properly. There is an audible difference between a fully seated and not fully seated shaft. Fully seated is a deeper and more solid sounding tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Remove the wheel, put the floor jack under the LCA and jack up the suspension till the axle is horizontal. Then place a piece of 2x4 over the end of the axle, hit that 2x4 of at least a 5lb hammer to seat the axle. You may want to back off the axle nut about 1/2" too before you seat the axle. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilubeyousubaru Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 Spec B; yes, it was on and when I installed it. I didn't use a hammer to seat it, just brute force bare hands smashed it in, I felt it go in. I guess just not all the way in. Also, thank you, Max. Sounds too simple, I hope I don't have to remove or loosen anything else. I'm gonna be safe and remove the nut completely so I won't smash any threads. I made it safe to work without reworking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I'm gonna be safe and remove the nut completely so I won't smash any threads. Yes, do that. Then with a punch in the indentation in the center of the axle tip, you can hit it hard with a hammer and not risk damaging any threads. A comfortable tap with a big hammer (3lb engineer's hammer is perfect) will get better results than pounding on it hard with a carpentry hammer. Consider replacing the axle nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilubeyousubaru Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 Checked everything out and even got an alignment. It was fully seated and no tyranny fluid loss. I believe I have a faulty cv axle. Also to note is that both cv cups were hot. It never vibrated from a down shift. Any ideas if a warranty exchange or a reboot of the old one is the way to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Checked everything out and even got an alignment. It was fully seated and no tyranny fluid loss. I believe I have a faulty cv axle. Also to note is that both cv cups were hot. It never vibrated from a down shift. Any ideas if a warranty exchange or a reboot of the old one is the way to go?I once had this happen. Bad vibration from a new axle. Store didn't believe me until I showed a video of me under the car moving the like a damn shake weight. Check if the shaft moves laterally while seated and installed. It should not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 We have said the best option is to reboot the OEM axles. Any rebuilt axle from a auto parts store is a crap shoot. There are a few places in JmP's thread, a sticky up top with places to but axles from. https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/idea-web-links-saved-various-parts-219238.html 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilubeyousubaru Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 I think it's fixed. Vibrations didn't happen at all on my way to work today. It would vibrate under heavy acceleration on a downshift. It's not happening anymore. The ride is a little rough but I think that's the tire correcting from the alignment. That'll smooth out. Thanks folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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