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    R51 rear bearings replacement issues at cv joint

    in 2005-2012 R51 Pathfinders

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    Hi guys, I wanted to change my rear bearings. I did the usual recommended path, loosen wheel nuts, axle nut, lifted the car, took wheel off, brakes off, disc rotor off, wheel nut off.

    But then, when i wanted to take the 4 bolts off from the back of the bearing hub. The CV joint is so big that no socket nor wrench goes over the 4 bolts.

    Now I am devastated, I dont want to take too much off then necessary. I just had a wheel alignment so I wouldnt want to do anything on the bolts there. I guess I have to somehow get the axle(cv joint) out of the hub from the rear side. A friend suggested that i might want to undo the diff and lower it to try to get the axle out to reach the bolts. But by the layout of the axle I don't think that will work, as the axle goes up in an angle and when the diff is lowered it would rather push the axle further outwards of the car.

     

    Yeah to make it short, any idea how to replace the bearings? I cant believe these are the original joints, they must be aftermarket. Otherwise its such a bad design... I feel a bit reminded of the oil filter change...(similar great design on that model :D ) I'll try to get a lil video/photo up.

     

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    Welcome New Members !

    in New People Start Here!

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    Hi Guys, I'm Jarodt. I own a 2006 R51 2.5cdi auto. It's my work horse up here in WA. I added a lift, Roobar, Solar, dual batteries, roofracks, basket, long draws in the back, awning, light inside and outside, led bar.

     

    Now i struggle with a repair and after not finding any help regionally, I thought I'd look for a Forum to find a wider audience. Here I am ;)

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