Drive axle replacement Hyundai Accent GS

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 In this page we will illustrate how to replace the CV drive axles on a Hyundai Accent GS equipped with a manual transmission, for more detailed information about how the CV drive axles work visit our page: Axles and drive shafts

The vehicle we are working on is a 2002 Hyundai Accent GS equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission, take note that the steps shown in this page will be similar for all other Hyundai Accent GS' with different built dates.

Before you star working on the vehicle, disconnect the negative battery cable, apply the parking brake, block the rear wheels with wheel chucks, lift the front end of the car with a floor jack and secure it on jackstands.

Place a clean container under the transaxle and drain enough oil out to avoid spilling it on the ground when removing the drive shaft.
 

 







 Remove the cotter pin with needle nose pliers as shown in the picture.



















 Using a socket and an impact gun, remove the drive axle retaining nut.

Loosen the lower bolt joint retaining nut with a 17mm open end wrench, unscrew the nut till it is leveled with the ball joint stud.

 


















 Using a ball joint separator tool similar to the one shown in the image, break loose the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle remove the ball joint retaining nut, next, using a large pry-bar push down on the lower control arm to separate the steering knuckle from the lower control arm.
















 Using a pry-bar, pull the axle shaft out of the transaxle as shown on the picture.

NOTE: There is no need to apply excessive force, just a fast pry out movement is enough, make sure that you hold the axle with the other hand as it slides out, you need to maintain it in a horizontal position to avoid damaging the output shaft seal.















 Before you install the new axle in the transaxle, lubricate the output shaft seal inner lip with a light grease, petroleum jelly or transmission oil.















 Apply a light coat of anti-seize to the outer splines of the axle to ensure that the axle will be easy to remove in the future in case it becomes necessary.

Install the axle back on the vehicle in the reverse order it was removed, the same applies to the remaining items, make sure that all fasteners are properly torqued and that you install new cotter pins on the lower ball joint and axle retaining nuts for added safety.

Fill the transaxle to the proper level and take the vehicle for a test drive.