Changing a diff

[nthnhalls]

Was wondering how hard it is to change the front axle on a vr s2
commodore and is it also a big job any advice would be great and tips

[andyman]

are you sure you have a commodore?, the only front diff in a commodore was in an adventra,

no hard if you have the tools and know how

[nthnhalls]

umm my mistake not diff i think its the axle i meant to say i think i hit a gutter and the hole front from tyre to tyre is warped that is axle correct

[hsvpunk]

would be part of steering that is up **** creek

[andyman]

well the front of commodores use a ifs or independant front suspension as they call it, so if you have hit a gutter, there is many parts that could have been damaged or bent. judging by your first couple of post you would be better going off to a front end specialist.

if you want ti have go go, get an automotive dictionary out and read up about different front suspensions setups. commodores use McPherson strut, hiluxes use double wishbone etc etc.

parts to check/replace would be your, lower control arm, radious rod, sway bar links, strut, strut top and bearing, wheel bearing, steering rack, tie rod ball joints

[VL Berlina 5speed]

genrally i find at work (crash shop) that people who curb mount normally damage
the strut
hub (axel comes off it)
lower control arm
and tie rod end
but it depends on how hard though


is it both wheels on strange angles?
is the wheel leaning in at the top?
whole wheel is back? from side view
or is it pointing in or outwards when your steering wheel is straight?
get back to me on where it is and i can try and steer you in the right direction