2000 Quest - Replacing Axles

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ENZO_THE_BAKER
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2000 Nissan Quest GXE, 104K, 3.3L V6.
CV joints on both front axles are shot. Anybody know of a procedure for removing and replacing the axles on this vehicle?
Nov 26, 2007 at 10:22 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Need to lift and support front of vehicle. Remove both wheels and axle nuts, seperate lower ball joints from steering knuckle.Pull axle out of spindle (steering knuckle), using a pry bar, pop axles out of trans and remove from vehicle.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mitchell1eautorepair-car-repair-manuals

Will have more detailed instructions
Nov 26, 2007 at 1:04 PM
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ENZO_THE_BAKER
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Thanks Jack! Any tricks to getting the new axles in, or is it pretty straightforward? Also, what are the torque settings for the axle and ball joint nuts?
Nov 27, 2007 at 9:12 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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I usually positin the open end of the retaining clip down.
Ball joint stud nut- 52-63 ft lbs
Wheel bearing lock nut- 174-231 ft lbs
Nov 27, 2007 at 11:54 AM
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