I am going to be replacing a cv axle on the passenger side of a 1999 Altima.

[mattd1979]

I've replaced both cv axles on a 1992 Maxima GXE and I know that I had to drain the transmission fluid prior to removing the axles. Is the process the same on a 1999 Altima SE? Will I have to drain the fluid first? I posted in the 1999-2001 Altima forum but there didn't seem to be many viewers there.

Thanks

Matt

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I am almost 100% positive you wont... but what's the worst that will happen, you pull the axle and fluid goes everywhere, and you have to refill it?

I guess what I'm trying to say is, don't let this stop you from doing the job... it'll keep a little suspense in the job

[RicerX]

It will probably leak a bit. Be prepared for that to prevent making a mess. But it's definitely not the end of the world if it all leaks out... you can always refill it and kill two birds with one stone.

[mattd1979]

Well, if it's anything like the Maxima, it'll have a good bit come rushing out unless I drain it first. So, I guess I better. Anybody know about how many quarts I will need to replenish what I drain out? The Maxima had a drain plug on the side, is it the same for this?Thanks

[mattd1979]

Well, here is an overdue update. I went ahead and placed a pan under the transmission where the half shaft was inserted, pulled the axle without draining the fluid preparing for a mess and to my surprise, nothing came out, not even a drop. I swapped a couple of things over to the rebuilt axle and reinstalled without a problem.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Thanks for the update man!