1997 Honda Accord Axle Fluid Drain

1997 HONDA ACCORD
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XAKEP
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I need to replace both halfshafts. I have chilton repair manual. It says that I need to drain transaxle fluid if I am gonna remove the shaft that is not installed into intermediate shaft. So, do I have to drain the fluid since I need to replace both? Am I gonna deal with lots of fluid? I mean, do I need large container?

Any advice is very appreciated.

thanks
Mar 16, 2007 at 5:05 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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I have done many axles and they recommend that. Personally I don't drain it. The amount of loss is very slight. I catch it in a small flat pan. If you do opt to lower the level don't put in back in but you shouldn't have to let out very much.
Mar 17, 2007 at 1:40 AM

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A full transaxle drain is not required for half-shaft replacement. Expect only slight fluid loss and catch it in a small flat pan. If any fluid is drained, do not reuse it.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Honda Accord asked whether replacing both half-shafts requires draining the transaxle fluid and a large container. The expert said manuals recommend draining, but in practice the loss is slight and a small pan is enough. Any fluid that is let out should not be reused, though little should come out.

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