New CV Halfshaft - replace motor mounts first? - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Tekime · 05-16-2008, 04:11 PM

I have a new driver's side CV axle I need to put it in. I read that the motor & tranny mounts + front end alignment should be in good shape first. I know my motor mounts are getting pretty bad and I plan on replacing them but I'd like to get this halfshaft in right away.

Should I try to replace the motor mounts first? What could happen?

Also a link for some good instructions/discussion on replacing the driver's side CV shaft in a SOHC stealth would be extremely helpful. No luck with search.

Thanks!

Stealthee · 05-17-2008, 11:38 AM

Alignment has nothing to do with motor mounts.

Also the CV joint replacement is going to mess with alignment anyway.

Tekime · 05-21-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealthee

Alignment has nothing to do with motor mounts.

Just reading off the specs sheet that came with the halfshaft - says check your motor mounts and alignment. So I guess it's just generic warning, which I'll proceed to ignore...

Corey3000GT · 05-21-2008, 07:40 PM

Replacing the axle shouldn't mess with alignment if you do it right. rather than unbolting the strut to knuckle, undo the balljoint and tie rod end if necessary. That should hopefully be enough room to get the axle out. Good luck

Tekime · 05-22-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey3000GT

Replacing the axle shouldn't mess with alignment if you do it right. rather than unbolting the strut to knuckle, undo the balljoint and tie rod end if necessary. That should hopefully be enough room to get the axle out. Good luck

Thanks.. the service manual says ball joint and tie rod only so I think you're right. Was hoping I wouldn't have to unbolt that strut!

Unrelated but quick question for anyone. I removed the crank pulley with the breaker bar propped on the frame while I hit the ignition a few times... now how do I tighten the crank pulley nut again without a tool?!

Tekime · 05-22-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tekime

Unrelated but quick question for anyone. I removed the crank pulley with the breaker bar propped on the frame while I hit the ignition a few times... now how do I tighten the crank pulley nut again without a tool?!

Ok I dropped the car with the wheels on and ebrake on in gear. Can't seem to get it any tighter, it's practically dragging the car.

Stealthee · 05-22-2008, 09:55 AM

The SOHC has slots in the pulley. I usually take some kind of pry bar and slide it in the slot and let it jam against the control arm, sort of opposite how how break the bolt loose, except this time you are using arm power to tighten it.

Tekime · 05-22-2008, 05:51 PM

Thanks for the tip. The slot is tiny but I'll find something that fits better, the manual says 108-116 ft lbs. and it's nowhere near that yet!

Stealthee · 05-22-2008, 06:21 PM

I have a little bar thats called a lady slipper. It worked perfectly for me.

05-16-2008, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tekime Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portland, ME Drives: 1993 Dodge Stealth Trader Rating: (2)	New CV Halfshaft - replace motor mounts first? I have a new driver's side CV axle I need to put it in. I read that the motor & tranny mounts + front end alignment should be in good shape first. I know my motor mounts are getting pretty bad and I plan on replacing them but I'd like to get this halfshaft in right away. Should I try to replace the motor mounts first? What could happen? Also a link for some good instructions/discussion on replacing the driver's side CV shaft in a SOHC stealth would be extremely helpful. No luck with search. Thanks! __________________ 1993 Dodge Stealth SOHC 3sx front pipe, Random hi-flow cat, Maximal single shot, Riax 17x8s, Enduro 916s, CAI and slowly rebuilding 3SME // Mitsubishi 3000GT & Dodge Stealth Maine

05-17-2008, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Stealthee Damage Control Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 1 hr south of Pitt Drives: 1994 Stealth Trader Rating: (78)	Re: New CV Halfshaft - replace motor mounts first? Alignment has nothing to do with motor mounts. Also the CV joint replacement is going to mess with alignment anyway. __________________ Kbizzle [11:25 P.M.]: my ass is really sore Kbizzle [11:25 P.M.]: this is most displeasing

05-21-2008, 07:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Corey3000GT New User - Please be kind Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: New CV Halfshaft - replace motor mounts first? Replacing the axle shouldn't mess with alignment if you do it right. rather than unbolting the strut to knuckle, undo the balljoint and tie rod end if necessary. That should hopefully be enough room to get the axle out. Good luck

05-22-2008, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Stealthee Damage Control Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 1 hr south of Pitt Drives: 1994 Stealth Trader Rating: (78)	Re: New CV Halfshaft - replace motor mounts first? The SOHC has slots in the pulley. I usually take some kind of pry bar and slide it in the slot and let it jam against the control arm, sort of opposite how how break the bolt loose, except this time you are using arm power to tighten it.

05-22-2008, 05:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tekime Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portland, ME Drives: 1993 Dodge Stealth Trader Rating: (2)	Re: New CV Halfshaft - replace motor mounts first? Thanks for the tip. The slot is tiny but I'll find something that fits better, the manual says 108-116 ft lbs. and it's nowhere near that yet!

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05-22-2008, 06:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Stealthee Damage Control Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 1 hr south of Pitt Drives: 1994 Stealth Trader Rating: (78)	Re: New CV Halfshaft - replace motor mounts first? I have a little bar thats called a lady slipper. It worked perfectly for me.