Hey guys,
Currently trying to replace the LH drive axle on my 2015 FiST after taking a big pot hole hit that bent my wheel and blew out my tire. There was an grinding/vibration that came up through the steering wheel even after I replaced the wheel. I was told that the most likely culprit was a damaged wheel bearing. So I replaced the bearing (BE8Z-1215-C) but the problem persisted. So the only other cause I could think was a bad drive axle. So two Q's.
Q1: The axle I took off the car has part number C1BY-3B437-AA. The one that I ordered online from TASCA (https://www.tascaparts.com/v-2015-f...-gas/front-drive-axle--axle-shafts-and-joints) has the part number C1BZ-3B437-C.
Does anyone know if there are difference between the two? Comparing them visually, I couldn't tell the difference.
Q2: I should've asked Q1 before trying to install C1BZ-3B437-C without posting here first. But it is what it is. I attempted to install C1BZ-3B437-C. I first reinstalled C1BY-3B437-AA to use as a point of reference for what "felt" right. Then put the new one in. It seemed to seat within the splines just like C1BY-3B437-AA. But it still stuck out about 2" from the transmission.
I couldn't push it in by hand, so I tapped on this area to get the axle into about 1/2" from being flush with the transmission.
Since it wouldn't get any closer, I attempted to remove C1BZ-3B437-C, but she is stuck in there even with using a pry bar.
I've used a bit more leverage than what it took to remove C1BY-3B437-AA and I'm spooked to give it too much more. Any tips?
Currently trying to replace the LH drive axle on my 2015 FiST after taking a big pot hole hit that bent my wheel and blew out my tire. There was an grinding/vibration that came up through the steering wheel even after I replaced the wheel. I was told that the most likely culprit was a damaged wheel bearing. So I replaced the bearing (BE8Z-1215-C) but the problem persisted. So the only other cause I could think was a bad drive axle. So two Q's.
Q1: The axle I took off the car has part number C1BY-3B437-AA. The one that I ordered online from TASCA (https://www.tascaparts.com/v-2015-f...-gas/front-drive-axle--axle-shafts-and-joints) has the part number C1BZ-3B437-C.
Does anyone know if there are difference between the two? Comparing them visually, I couldn't tell the difference.
Q2: I should've asked Q1 before trying to install C1BZ-3B437-C without posting here first. But it is what it is. I attempted to install C1BZ-3B437-C. I first reinstalled C1BY-3B437-AA to use as a point of reference for what "felt" right. Then put the new one in. It seemed to seat within the splines just like C1BY-3B437-AA. But it still stuck out about 2" from the transmission.
I couldn't push it in by hand, so I tapped on this area to get the axle into about 1/2" from being flush with the transmission.
Since it wouldn't get any closer, I attempted to remove C1BZ-3B437-C, but she is stuck in there even with using a pry bar.
I've used a bit more leverage than what it took to remove C1BY-3B437-AA and I'm spooked to give it too much more. Any tips?
