So I got the old ones out, and I've put my WRX rear end in, and I'm trying to install the WRX axles. I can't get them in right. Do I need to take off the entire hub and then slide the axle into it? I've disconnected the strut and trailing arm, and I've got the hub pulled pretty far out, but I can't get the axle in.
I know it may be a little different since I'm dealing with wrx male stub axles, but this shouldn't be that hard. I put the stub in the diff first, and then try and fit the other end into the hub. I've got a Haynes and it just basically says "put it in". I'm searching on NASIOC too, but does someone have an idea? It'd be great if they were like 4 inches shorter!
Oh, and does anyone know if my rear axles should have circlips on them? When I bought them, there were none.
How the heck do you install rear axles?
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93forestpearl
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I had get the knuckle loose from the car. Either by getting the lateral links loose from the knuckle by trying to take out that big burly bolt thats always a pain, or disconnecting the lateral links from the subframe, which can change your rear toe. That big bolt is $27 dealer retail.
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Sheesh, that's nuts!
I finally managed to get it, I just took the entire hub off. I broke the big long bolt free on both sides (nothing like getting lucky twice). I did manage to rip out a ABS speed sensor in the process, but I got them. I think my axles are on the right sides too.
Thanks.
I finally managed to get it, I just took the entire hub off. I broke the big long bolt free on both sides (nothing like getting lucky twice). I did manage to rip out a ABS speed sensor in the process, but I got them. I think my axles are on the right sides too.
Thanks.
SUBARUEHS Racing
Too bad Im poor 
