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codapane
02-11-2009, 02:54 PM
Hi all now let me say this is NOT a magna but its a 1989 mazda 626 (the wifes car) Im going to be changing the CV joints inner and outter axels and all anyone know if there is anything I should look out for like oil draining out etc its an auto thanks guys :-)

the_ash
02-11-2009, 04:53 PM
definitely drain the trans or you'll be mopping up about a litre of ATF

Blackstar
02-11-2009, 05:01 PM
definitely drain the trans or you'll be mopping up about a litre of ATF


I managed to lose about 4 litres by getting a call on the mobile...LOL

huge mess....

codapane
02-11-2009, 05:46 PM
ok so drain trans might change the filter in it while im @ it then mmmmmmmmmmm

magna buff
02-11-2009, 06:14 PM
Hi all now let me say this is NOT a magna but its a 1989 mazda 626 (the wifes car) Im going to be changing the CV joints inner and outter axels and all anyone know if there is anything I should look out for like oil draining out etc its an auto thanks guys :-)


the outer cv nut may be a one use only nut
you will be able to tell if there is no split pin on that nut

the Cv change-over is the same as any front wheel drive car