How big is the rear axle on a Camaro Nova?

Potential donor cars: The 71-81 Camaro rear axles are 1″ wider than first gens, which is why you can’t just grab one and throw it in your first gen. But 68-79 Novas had the exact same rearend dimensions as first gen Camaros.

How often should I Change my drive axle?

There is no set interval to change drive axles. Haynes recommends that you check the condition of the CV joint boot once a year, or whenever you are under the car, to make sure they are not dry, cracked, or torn. Periodic inspection can keep the axles from needing to be replaced due to wear.

How to remove drive axle from Haynes car?

1 The axle nut requires a large amount of torque to loosen, if possible break it free before raising the car. 2 Loosen the lug nuts. 3 Open the hood, block the wheels, then raise the car and support it on jack stands. 4 Remove any splash shield or access panel to expose the inner CV joints.

How do you remove a drive axle from a car?

Place a steel punch in the edge of the brake rotor and rotate it until it contacts the brake caliper. Working against the punch, loosen the axle nut. There may be a cotter pin or staked edge keeping the nut in place.

Can a second generation Camaro be put under a first?

As you can see a second generation rear end is 1″ longer (1/2″ on each side). A second generation rear end can be put under a first generation Camaro by moving the leaf spring mounts as you can see below they are different.

Can you swap the rear end of a Camaro 8.5?

The 2nd Generation Camaro 8.5 rear will not bolt into a First Generation Camaro unless it is modified. The perches are not in the same location as the First Generation Camaro. You would have to remove the perches and re-weld them to bolt the rear into a First Generation Camaro in addition to shortening it as you have already mentioned.

How big is the rear end of a Camaro?

Below is a break down of the measurements of first and second generation rear ends. As you can see a second generation rear end is 1″ longer (1/2″ on each side).