Which cv joint axle to replace?

[sharkbait689]

I noticed that the driver's side CV boot on the joint had exploded, and i think the one i need is the front-left, "long" cv joint axle. Can anyone confirm if this is correct? Also, on an unrelated note, does anyone know what size seals to use for the front two bolts of the power steering pump?

 

[nelliott500]

You have two parts on the driver's side. There's the CV axle (two flexible joints with boots, mounts at wheel side using axle nut) and then the carrier bearing (slides into trans, mounts with two bolts, solid). I don't know about "right" or "left" but if something is saying it's a "long" CV axle, that's not very descriptive.

Here's an example of what the driver's (top) and passenger's (bottom) axles look like:

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[SaulHudson]

Long would be fwd 1 piece axle.

 

[nelliott500]

Long would be fwd 1 piece axle.

Ahh, I didn't realize the FWD cars don't have a carrier bearing.