My FM is rather cryptic re how to replace 1984 Eldo 4100 passenger side CV axle.

(1) FM says disconnect tie rod and upper ball joint. What about the lower ball joint ? (hang hub assembly to prevent damage to lower ball joint ?)

(2) Any concerns about torsion bar connection ?

(3) FM say loosen axle nut after all the above. I've replaced a number of half axles on other cars and always loosen wheel lug nuts and axle nut/bolt while wheel is on-the-ground. Don't see why not here. (?)

Thanks for any input.

 

Lacking any input here I obtained a Haynes Manual for my car. Compared to the Factory Manual it has more elaborate instructions together with photos which satisfied my needs.

Only hold-up was that Detroit Axle sent me a 1985 unit which has a different inner CV knukle. Their web site listings for Right Side units as 1980-1985 which is incorrect for 1980-1984 Eldo's which have the special inner CV knuckle with damper. I ordered from Rockauto and received a correct unit. The replacement went well and easier than I expected. Hopefully the replacement will not malfunction in the near future.