I took off the drivers side wheel to replace the stock strut/spring with the front Megan coilover and after removing the stock piece I let the brake assembly rest while I got the coilover ready for install... Now I cant get the brake assembly to move back where I can install the new coilover...it seems as thought where the driveshaft connects to the transmission, something inside that boot has come disconnected...

So, before I go tearing into things, can somebody help me fix this so I can install my coilover!!!

 

try holding the rotor and twisting the axle while pushing in the direction you think it came out.

 

yeah thats what Ive been trying to do...

 

your going to have to cut the bands off the cv boot take the cv joint apart put the bearings back in place and jam the end of the shaft back up inside the cup. then repack the boot with grease, go to the autoparts store for new clamps for the boot and then put everything back together. i also learned that lesson the hard way installing coilovers on my maxima.

 

i have done this many times, and NEVER EVER had to cut the bands. but, if the twist and push method doesn't work. i guess you have to start cutting

 

if the bearings slid down off the 3 shafts on the end of the axle shaft he will have to take it apart if not then alot of pushing should work, but he said he had already tried pushing and twisting and it didnt work so taking it apart will save alot of cussing and frustration.

 

I dont mean to sound noobish, but alot of what you guys are saying sounds like ancient greek. So I should try pushing hard and if it doesnt work, take off that boot, then what? What will I be able to see/do with the boot off that I cant with it on? Then I have to re grease it? And put a new boot on?

 

sorry that my post isnt for any help, but I just want to express how shitty&touched your situation makes me feel
Must be a crap not having your car ready to drive..

 

get it done? i ordered some coilovers and i think your input definitely would be good to know!

 

believe me, if I get it done, Ill give as much info as I can...First I have to figure out this dang driveshaft...

 

Subscribed for results...good luck!

 

Thank you to everyone for all your info. I was able to pop it back into place, like many of you stated. I am going out to give her a quick wash and then take some pics... Ill update you guys soon with some...

Thanks again
Kris

 

oh thank god. i was worried that you had to hack up your cv boots. /me is awaiting pics

 

glad to hear you got it back together without having to disassemble anything.

 

Yeah, I was able to slide it back in... so here are some pics for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

 

Awesome...glad you didnt have to start cutting stuff up. That would have sucked. What's the wheel gap now?

 

About an inch in the front and maybe an inch and a half in back...

everything is working great now!

 

Looks great man...do you know how many inches the Megan's drop? And how's the ride?

 

glad it's put back together at least.

I would try to turn the settings the other way around and see if makes a difference. I think that's how the dampers are. I had Tein FLEX on my s2000 and no matter what the setting it was rough.

 

I got it all working great, and I gotta say this feels like a different car. I took it on a few onramps and man, it's like riding on rails...reminds me of my CRX...again thanks for all the input!