cv axle assembly fell out trying to install levelling kit

[michaelalan]

So I started to install my 2.5 inch rough country levelling kit today on my 2020 ranger. Wow what a fiasco. The cv axle assembly slipped out and trying to push it back in, I broke one of the inside rollers. So I had to purchase another and will be trying to install that in a couple days when it gets here. That inner housing part going to the main axle is supposed to just pry out right? Doesn't seem to want to move...

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

I know it doesn't say it in the instructions, but when I did mine I ended up removing the axle nut on the CVs. That way it didn't pull on them when trying to get the strut back in. I have also seen some people remove the lower control arms instead of the uppers to do it.

 

[michaelalan]

I know it doesn't say it in the instructions, but when I did mine I ended up removing the axle nut on the CVs. That way it didn't pull on them when trying to get the strut back in. I have also seen some people remove the lower control arms instead of the uppers to do it.

Robert, yes I wish I would have thought of that, as i was pushing down trying to get the strut out, the darn thing popped out. Hey do you know what size that axle nut is? I have to go buy a socket for it as its larger than what i have. Is your ranger a 2020?

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

Robert, yes I wish I would have thought of that, as i was pushing down trying to get the strut out, the darn thing popped out. Hey do you know what size that axle nut is? I have to go buy a socket for it as its larger than what i have. Is your ranger a 2020?

I honestly can't remember. I borrowed it from one of the body shop guys.

 

[sgtsandman]

I went out and checked mine. 35mm for the axle nut.

 

[Eddo Rogue]

I try not to let em pop out, but if the boot is tight, I have had luck popping em pack in. Kinda like dislocated shoulder.

Some of em I seen zip tied so that dont happen. Its kinda nice actually, They slip in easy then just cut the zip tie and it expands into place in the spindle.

 

[Airdre]

Sounds like a tough situation, but yeah, the inner housing part should come out with some force. It's usually just a matter of prying it loose, but be careful not to damage anything around it. If it's stubborn, try a little heat to loosen it up or use a puller tool if you have one. Hopefully, the new parts come in soon and you'll be back on track!

 

[JohnnyO]

I tried and failed twice to get my level kit on so I took it to an alignment shop. They must have hyperextended the axle and two days later the inner CV literally exploded. Had to get a new axle shaft. I settled up with the shop, I paid for the axle and they installed it no charge.