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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1990EXCEL GLS, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESAXLE SHAFTS - FRONTREMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
1990 Hyundai Excel GLS, Automatic
Fwd Axle Shafts: Removal
1990 Hyundai Excel GLS, AutomaticSECTION Removal, Disassembly, Reassembly & Installation
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove axle nut cotter pin, and loosen axle nut. Remove engine undercover (if equipped). Drain transaxle fluid.
- Remove lower ball joint-to-lower control arm mounting bolts or separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove tie rod from steering knuckle.
- Insert pry bar between transaxle case and inner CV joint housing. Pry axle shaft assembly from transaxle. See Fig 1 . Use care not to damage oil seal.
- Using a universal puller, press outer CV joint axle shaft through wheel hub. Prevent hub spacer from falling out when removing shaft.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.